Noun: revolver ri'vól-vu(r)
- A pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
"The cowboy drew his revolver in a flash";
- six-gun, six-shooter
- A door consisting of four orthogonal partitions that rotate about a central pivot; a door designed to equalize the air pressure in tall buildings
"The hotel's entrance featured a gleaming brass revolver door";
- revolving door
Derived forms: revolvers
Type of: door, handgun, pistol, shooting iron, side arm
Encyclopedia: Revolver