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revolver

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noun re·volv·er \ri-ˈväl-vər, -ˈvȯl- also -ˈvä-vər or -ˈvȯ-vər\

Simple Definition of revolver

  • : a small gun with a container for bullets that turns after the gun is fired and puts another bullet into position to be fired next

Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary

Full Definition of revolver

  1. 1 :  one that revolves

  2. 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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Circa 1835

First Known Use of revolver

circa 1835

REVOLVER Defined for Kids

revolver

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noun re·volv·er \ri-ˈväl-vər, -ˈvȯl-\

Definition of revolver for Students

  1. :  a pistol having a revolving cylinder holding several bullets all of which may be shot without loading again



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