revolver
noun
a handgun having a revolving chambered cylinder for holding a number of cartridges, which may be discharged in succession without reloading.
revolvers
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pluralof revolver.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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By arming her mammies with revolvers, rifles and bullets, Saar turned a symbol of servility into one of militancy and power.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
He was carrying 743 rounds of ammunition and four handguns – two 9mm Browning semi-automatic pistols and two Smith & Wesson .357 magnum revolvers.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026
Typically, the first segment to mature involves revolving debt but borrowers seek to refinance longer-dated credits alongside revolvers, Moody’s said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2025
Only 9-mm pistols and 38-caliber revolvers are authorized for civilian use under the decree.
From Reuters ● May 30, 2023
He knew that revolvers of this particular model had a penchant for accidental discharge when bumped or dropped, so he loaded it with only five cartridges and kept the empty chamber under the hammer.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
