Colt

¹ American  

[kohlt] / koʊlt /

Trademark.

1. a brand of revolver.

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Colt ² American  

[kohlt] / koʊlt /

noun

1. Samuel, 1814–62, U.S. inventor of the Colt revolver.

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colt ³ American  

[kohlt] / koʊlt /

noun

1. a young male animal of the horse family.

2. a male horse of not more than four years of age.

3. a young or inexperienced person.

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colt ¹ British  

/ kəʊlt /

noun

1. a male horse or pony under the age of four

2. an awkward or inexperienced young person

3. sport

   1. a young and inexperienced player

   2. a member of a junior team

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Colt ² British  

/ kəʊlt /

noun

1. a type of revolver, pistol, etc

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Etymology

Origin of colt

before 1000; Middle English, Old English; compare dialectal Swedish kult little pig

Example Sentences

Against Indianapolis, cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. didn’t allow a single reception and Colts quarterback Daniel Jones only bothered throwing his way once.

From The Wall Street Journal

After losing two of three, the Colts desperately need this one.

From Los Angeles Times

It wasn't quite as extreme, but Kansas City's 11-point comeback in the fourth quarter against a powerful Colts team was hugely impressive - and may have just saved their season.

From BBC

Kansas City’s season looked like it was on life support when they trailed the Colts 20-9 in the fourth quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sam Farmer makes his picks and score predictions for Week 12 of the NFL season, with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs winning at home over the Colts.

From Los Angeles Times

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