revolver
noun
re·volv·er
ri-ˈväl-vər 
-ˈvȯl-
also -ˈvä-vər
or -ˈvȯ-vər
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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One sign displayed a revolver aimed outward.
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Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
However, several personal items remain missing, including his wallet, a revolver and a holster for the gun.
—Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
He was heard yelling in an agitated manner, and officers saw Lindner with a revolver in his hand.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The firearm found at the scene was later determined to be a gold lighter manufactured to appear as a revolver.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
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Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
However, several personal items remain missing, including his wallet, a revolver and a holster for the gun.
—Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
He was heard yelling in an agitated manner, and officers saw Lindner with a revolver in his hand.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The firearm found at the scene was later determined to be a gold lighter manufactured to appear as a revolver.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Revolver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolver. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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revolver
noun
re·volv·er
ri-ˈväl-vər
-ˈvȯl-
: a handgun having a revolving cylinder holding several bullets all of which may be shot without loading again
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