Revolvers Meaning in English
word · lemma: revolver
Definition
A type of handgun that has a rotating cylinder holding multiple bullets, allowing several shots to be fired without reloading.
Usage & Nuances
'Revolvers' is the plural of 'revolver', mostly used in law enforcement, historical, or shooting sport contexts. Distinct from semiautomatic pistols. Common collocations: 'carry revolvers', 'old Western revolvers'. Not slang.
Example Sentences
Policemen in the past often carried revolvers.
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He collects antique revolvers as a hobby.
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The old movie showed two men with revolvers.
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Some collectors say revolvers have more personality than modern pistols.
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In old Westerns, gunfighters would face off with their revolvers at noon.
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The museum’s weapons room features rare revolvers from the 1800s.
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