Revolver - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Revolver :  (noun)
1: a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets) [syn: six-gun, six-shooter]
2: a door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings [syn: revolving door]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Revolver : \Re*volv"er\, n. One who, or that which, revolves; specifically, a firearm ( commonly a pistol) with several chambers or barrels so arranged as to revolve on an axis, and be discharged in succession by the same lock; a repeater.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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