Revolver
/rɪˈvɒlvər/
Definitions
A type of pistol with a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers for bullets.
/rɪˈvɒlvər/
A handgun with a revolving cylinder holding multiple cartridges.
The detective drew his revolver from its holster.
💡 Simply: Imagine a gun where you can fire several bullets without reloading, like a little wheel that spins with each shot. That's a revolver!
👶 For kids: A gun that spins around to shoot bullets.
More Examples
He cautiously checked the chambers of his revolver before entering the building.
The old west was characterized by the prevalence of revolvers.
How It's Used
"The soldier holstered his revolver."
"The suspect was apprehended with a revolver."
"Cowboys in the Wild West often carried revolvers."
From French *revolver*, from Latin *revolvere* ('to roll back, turn around'). The term originally referred to a revolving firearm that could fire multiple rounds without reloading.
Revolvers gained prominence in the 19th century, becoming a staple of military and civilian use, particularly in the American West.
Memory tip
Think of a 'revolving' cylinder that keeps turning to fire bullets.