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revolver.

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

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɹɪˈvɒl.vɚ/US
  1. A handgun with a revolving chamber enabling several shots to be fired without reloading.

  2. Any (personal) firearm with such a mechanism.

    broadly
  3. Synonym of revolving line of credit, a form of credit permitting the holder to repeatedly borrow money.

  4. Agent noun of revolve; something that revolves.

    agent · form-of
Where this word comes from

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

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