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revolver

noun

  1. handgun that has a cylinder containing multiple chambers and at least one barrel
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈvɒl.vɚ/

noun

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

  1. A handgun with a revolving chamber enabling several shots to be fired without reloading.
  2. Any (personal) firearm with such a mechanism.
  3. Synonym of revolving line of credit, a form of credit permitting the holder to repeatedly borrow money.

    The debt is split between $6.5bn of term loans, as well as $6bn of senior and junior bonds and a $500mn revolver.

  4. Agent noun of revolve; something that revolves.
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