revolver
noun
re·volv·er
ri-ˈväl-vər 
-ˈvȯl-,
also -ˈvä-vər,
or -ˈvȯ-vər
1
: one that revolves
2
: a handgun with a cylinder of several chambers brought successively into line with the barrel and discharged with the same hammer
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Authorities located the shooter’s vehicle nearby and subsequently discovered a rifle case, ammunition, magazines and a revolver – which was legally purchased on June 12 – stashed inside, Tisch said.
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Julia Bonavita , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
In a search of the suspect's car, according to authorities, police find additional ammunition, a revolver, a backpack and medication.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 29 July 2025
After finding out that Lee had won $114 at a greyhound track, Windom bought a .38-caliber revolver and ammunition.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
The man was wearing a blue jersey and had a silver revolver.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
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Julia Bonavita , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
In a search of the suspect's car, according to authorities, police find additional ammunition, a revolver, a backpack and medication.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 29 July 2025
After finding out that Lee had won $114 at a greyhound track, Windom bought a .38-caliber revolver and ammunition.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
The man was wearing a blue jersey and had a silver revolver.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
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“Revolver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolver. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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revolver
noun
re·volv·er
ri-ˈväl-vər
-ˈvȯl-
: a handgun having a revolving cylinder holding several bullets all of which may be shot without loading again
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