revolver (noun)
A revolver is a type of handgun that has a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers, each holding a single bullet. When the trigger is pulled, the cylinder rotates to align a fresh cartridge with the barrel for firing.
Think of a 'revolving' door. Just as a door turns in a circle to let people in, a 'revolver' turns in a circle to let bu...
Calling a Glock a revolver. → Calling a Glock a semi-automatic pistol.
Saying 'he loaded the clip into his revolver'. → Saying 'he loaded the cylinder of his revolver'.
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