Revolver

Pronunciation: /rɪˈvɑːlvər/

Revolver (noun)

  1. A type of handgun with a rotating cylinder that holds several bullets and fires them one after another.
  2. A firearm design where multiple chambers rotate into line with the firing part for quick successive shots.

Examples

  • The revolver has a rotating drum that holds several rounds.
  • She checked the revolver before loading it with ammunition.