HyperDic: revolver

English > 2 senses of the word revolver:
NOUNartifactrevolver, six-gun, six-shootera pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
artifactrevolver, revolving doora door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot
revolver > pronunciation
Soundsrihvaa'lver
Rhymesachiever ... woodcarver: 114 rhymes with ver...
English > revolver: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets).
Synonymssix-gun, six-shooter
NarrowerColtA kind of revolver
Broaderpistol, handgun, side arm, shooting ironA firearm that is held and fired with one hand
Spanishrevolver, revólver
Catalanrevòlver
English > revolver: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings.
Synonymrevolving door
BroaderdoorA swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
Spanishpuerta giratoria, revolver

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