Revolver

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Revolver

[ʁeˈvɔlvɐ]
[ʁeˈvɔlfɐ]

Rhymes with ɔlfɐ, ɔlvɐ

Where it comes from

im 19. Jahrhundert von amerikanisch-englisch revolver ^(→ en) entlehnt; Substantiv zu to revolve ^(→ en) (sich drehen)

noun Revolver · Revolvers · Revolvern

Handfeuerwaffe mit einem Nachlademechanismus mit zylindrischer Munitionskammer (Trommel) Aus Angst vor Räubern hat er immer einen Revolver unter der Ladentheke.
Similar: Drehpistole, Trommelpistole · Opposite: Pistole

In English

handgun small, hand-held gun
revolver handgun with revolving chambers

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"Revolver." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/de/revolver. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

APA

Revolver. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/de/revolver

Chicago

"Revolver." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/de/revolver.

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@misc{revolver_2026,
  title = {Revolver},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/de/revolver},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}