English Explanatory Dictionary

revolver

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A handgun with a revolving chamber enabling several shots to be fired without reloading.
  2. Any (personal) firearm with such a mechanism.
  3. Synonym of revolving line of credit, a form of credit permitting the holder to repeatedly borrow money.
  4. Agent noun of revolve; something that revolves.

Pronunciation

/ɹɪˈvɒl.vɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-revolver.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-revolver.wav

Word forms

revolver revolvers

Etymology

From revolve + er, coined by American inventor Samuel Colt in 1835.

Synonyms

wheelgun smoke wagon revolving line of credit

Derived words

revolver flower service revolver snubnosed revolver
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