revolver

[ ri-vol-ver ]

noun

1. a handgun having a revolving revolving chambered cylinder for holding a number of cartridges, which may be discharged in succession without reloading.
2. a person or thing that revolves.

revolver

/ rɪˈvɒlvə /

noun

1. a pistol having a revolving multichambered cylinder that allows several shots to be discharged without reloading

Word History and Origins

Origin of revolver¹

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; revolve + -er ¹

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