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revolver

noun
/ɹɪˈvɒl.vɚ/US

Etymology

From revolve + er, coined by American inventor Samuel Colt in 1835.

  1. borrowed from 余
  2. borrowed from 余
  3. borrowed from Er
  4. formed as revolver — “revolve + er”

Definitions

  1. A handgun with a revolving chamber enabling several shots to be fired without reloading.

  2. Any (personal) firearm with such a mechanism.

  3. Synonym of revolving line of credit, a form of credit permitting the holder to repeatedly…

    Synonym of revolving line of credit, a form of credit permitting the holder to repeatedly borrow money.

    • The debt is split between $6.5bn of term loans, as well as $6bn of senior and junior bonds and a $500mn revolver.
  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. Agent noun of revolve

      Agent noun of revolve; something that revolves.

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