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revolver

re·vol·ver

US/ɹɪˈvɒl.vɚ/ fairly common

noun

1.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

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2.

a door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings

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Origin

From revolve + -er, coined by American inventor Samuel Colt in 1835.

Phrases

  • revolver flower
  • service revolver
  • snubnosed revolver

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