revolver

Etymology

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

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.
  3. (finance) Synonym of revolving line of credit
  4. Agent noun of revolve; something that revolves.

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