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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That’s when, police believe, Flores allegedly went back inside, grabbed a revolver and fired toward the man, per the outlets.
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Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
While police have not mentioned a revolver being used in the shooting at Annunciation, the sight shook the store workers with years of experience who took pride in going the extra mile to make sure their guns didn’t fall into the wrong hands.
—Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
He was found with a Glock pistol, revolver and knives, according to court documents obtained by NBC affiliate KPNX.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 21 Sep. 2025
The suspect, who was armed with a revolver handgun, opened fire inside and outside of the school while some students were at lunch.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
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Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
While police have not mentioned a revolver being used in the shooting at Annunciation, the sight shook the store workers with years of experience who took pride in going the extra mile to make sure their guns didn’t fall into the wrong hands.
—Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
He was found with a Glock pistol, revolver and knives, according to court documents obtained by NBC affiliate KPNX.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 21 Sep. 2025
The suspect, who was armed with a revolver handgun, opened fire inside and outside of the school while some students were at lunch.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Revolver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolver. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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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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