Revolver: meaning, definitions and examples
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revolver
[ หrษvษlvษr ]
firearm
A revolver is a type of handgun that has a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers (usually six), each holding a single cartridge. The user can manually rotate the cylinder to bring each chamber into alignment with the barrel, allowing for multiple shots to be fired without reloading.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| revolver |
Often used to describe a specific type of handgun with a rotating cylinder holding the bullets. It is commonly associated with Western films or historical contexts.
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| pistol |
Refers specifically to a small handgun designed to be held in one hand. It is often used in both casual and formal contexts.
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| gun |
A broad term that can describe any kind of weapon that shoots bullets or projectiles. It is used in casual, everyday conversation.
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| firearm |
A general term used to refer to any type of gun, including rifles, shotguns, and handguns. Often used in legal, formal, or technical contexts.
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Examples of usage
- The detective pulled out his revolver and aimed it at the suspect.
- She always kept a small revolver in her purse for self-defense.
- The cowboy twirled his revolver before holstering it.
Translations
Translations of the word "revolver" in other languages:
๐ต๐น revรณlver
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคฟเคตเฅเคฒเฅเคตเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Revolver
๐ฎ๐ฉ revolver
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะฒะพะปัะฒะตั
๐ต๐ฑ rewolwer
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใใซใใผ
๐ซ๐ท rรฉvolver
๐ช๐ธ revรณlver
๐น๐ท revolver
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฆฌ๋ณผ๋ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุณุฏุณ ุฏูุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ revolver
๐ธ๐ฐ revolver
๐จ๐ณ ๅทฆ่ฝฎๆๆช
๐ธ๐ฎ revolver
๐ฎ๐ธ revolver
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะฒะพะปัะฒะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ revolver
๐ฒ๐ฝ revรณlver
Etymology
The term 'revolver' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the word 'revolve' in reference to the revolving cylinder mechanism of the firearm. Revolvers have been a popular choice for self-defense, law enforcement, and military use due to their reliability and ease of operation.
See also: revolution, revolving, revolvingly.