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Synonyms for revolver


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ri-vol-ver
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈvɒl vər

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Définition of revolver

Origin :
  • type of pistol, 1835, agent noun from revolve. So called by U.S. inventor Samuel Colt (1814-1862) for its revolving chamber cylinder.
  • As in weapon : noun arm, armament
  • As in Saturday night special : noun inexpensive handgun
  • As in firearm : noun gun
  • As in gun : noun weapon that shoots
Example sentences :
  • On reaching them Mr. Monger found he had dropped his revolver.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Andrew sat in the dark, hurriedly going over his rifle and his revolver.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • He had his revolver on the fellow in the instant, and yet he held his fire.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • But presently a man was sent out of the car at the point of Clune's revolver.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • He whirled to receive the muzzle of a revolver in his stomach.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • He drew his revolver, and with the heavy butt banged loudly on the door.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • He had reached for his revolver at his side, in the dream, and had found nothing.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • France is competing alarmingly with us in the use of the revolver.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 6, May 7, 1870 » by Various
  • Burke stood just within the library, a revolver pointed menacingly.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • After his survey he went behind the bar and got the revolver from under an overturned pail.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
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