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revolver


re·volv·er

noun
\ri-ˈväl-vər, -ˈvȯl- also -ˈvä-vər or -ˈvȯ-vər\

Definition of REVOLVER

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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First Known Use of REVOLVER

circa 1835

Rhymes with REVOLVER

absolver, dissolver, involver, resolver

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