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revolver

noun

Simple meaning

Any firearm with such a mechanism.

Pronunciation

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rihvahlver

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɹɪˈvɑlvɚ

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. firearms

    A handgun with a revolving chamber enabling several shots to be fired without reloading.

  2. by extension

    Any (personal) firearm with such a mechanism.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Formality
Technical

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: (firearms) A handgun with a revolving chamber enabling several shots to be fired without reloading.

Used this way, revolver is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Handgun / pistol

revolver shot

Door

colt revolver

Other combinations

service revolverloaded revolvercaliber revolversmall revolverarmy revolver

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • revolveverbBase word

    Turn on or around an axis or a center.

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