Associations to the word «Revolver»

Pictures for the word «Revolver»

Wiktionary

REVOLVER, noun. A handgun with a revolving chamber enabling several shots to be fired without reloading.
REVOLVER, noun. By extension, any (personal) firearm with such a mechanism
REVOLVER, noun. (finance) Synonym of revolving line of credit.
REVOLVER, noun. Agent noun of revolve; something that revolves.

Dictionary definition

REVOLVER, noun. A pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets).
REVOLVER, noun. A door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings.

Wise words

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