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revolver

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: revolver

1
n
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
2
n
a door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: revolver
1

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

Synonyms:
six-gun, six-shooter
Types:
Colt
a kind of revolver
Type of:
handgun, pistol, shooting iron, side arm
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
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n a door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings

Synonyms:
revolving door
Type of:
door
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
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