revolver
UK: rɪˈvɒlvə | US: rɪˈvɑːlvər
n. a handgun with a revolving cylinder enabling multiple shots without reloading
n. a person or thing that revolves
Derived from Latin revolvere ("to roll back, revolve"), combining re- (indicating repetition) and volvere ("to turn"). The suffix -er denotes an agent or tool, giving "revolver" its modern sense of a firearm with a rotating mechanism. The word’s evolution reflects the mechanical action of the weapon’s cylinder "turning again" to fire successive rounds.
The detective drew his revolver from its holster.
The old Western film featured a duel with six-shot revolvers.
The Earth is a natural revolver, orbiting the Sun annually.
He cleaned his revolver meticulously after each use.
The invention of the revolver revolutionized personal firearms in the 19th century.