revolver

noun

re·​volv·​er ri-ˈväl-vər How to pronounce revolver (audio)
-ˈvȯl-,
 also  -ˈvä-vər,
 or  -ˈvȯ-vər
1
: one that revolves
2
: a handgun with a cylinder of several chambers brought successively into line with the barrel and discharged with the same hammer

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The mother walked into a pawn shop and asked to see a revolver before fatally shooting herself. Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025 Moore has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder, carrying a pistol without a permit, criminal possession of a pistol/revolver and criminal possession of a firearm or ammunition. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2025 When officers arrived at his house in the 5100 block of West Vermont Street, Bures walked outside holding onto the revolver with blood coming from his lower abdomen, according to court documents. Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024 Inside the package inside the wall, police investigators found a .22-caliber American Arms revolver, 10 .22-caliber cartridges, a razor blade, three handcuff keys and a special bit that could unscrew metal fasteners inside the jail. Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for revolver

Word History

Etymology

revolve + -er entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of revolver was circa 1835

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“Revolver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolver. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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revolver

noun
re·​volv·​er ri-ˈväl-vər How to pronounce revolver (audio)
-ˈvȯl-
: a handgun having a revolving cylinder holding several bullets all of which may be shot without loading again
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