Revolver

Pronunciation: /rɪˈvɒlvər/

Definitions of revolver

noun a type of handgun with a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers for bullets

Example Sentences

A1 The police officer carried a revolver on his belt.

A2 The detective found a revolver at the crime scene.

B1 The cowboy drew his revolver and fired at the outlaws.

B2 The assassin used a silenced revolver to eliminate the target.

C1 The antique revolver was displayed in a museum exhibit.

C2 The expert marksman demonstrated his skill with a revolver during the competition.

Examples of revolver in a Sentence

formal The detective found a revolver at the crime scene and immediately secured it for evidence.

informal I can't believe he pulled out a revolver during the argument!

slang He whipped out his piece, a shiny revolver, and everyone went silent.

figurative Her words were like a loaded revolver, ready to shoot down anyone who dared to challenge her.

Grammatical Forms of revolver

• plural: revolvers
• comparative: more revolver
• superlative: most revolver
• present tense: revolves
• future tense: will revolve
• perfect tense: has revolved
• continuous tense: is revolving
• singular: revolver
• positive degree: revolver
• infinitive: to revolve
• gerund: revolving
• participle: revolved

Origin and Evolution of revolver

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'revolver' originated from the Latin word 'revolvere', which means 'to revolve or turn around'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'revolver' initially referred to a type of handgun with a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers for bullets. Over time, the word has become synonymous with any firearm with a revolving mechanism.