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revolver

/ɹɪˈvɒl.vɚ/

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noun

Revolver

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

Examples :

"The cowboy used his revolver to defend himself from the bandits. "

Le cow-boy utilisa son revolver pour se défendre contre les bandits.

weapon technology machine item

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noun

Revolver, arme à feu

(by extension) Any (personal) firearm with such a mechanism.

Examples :

"The security guard carried a revolver in his holster. "

L'agent de sécurité portait un revolver dans son étui.

weapon military police technical device

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noun

Ligne de crédit renouvelable

Synonym of revolving line of credit

Examples :

"My credit card is a revolver, so I only pay interest on the amount I borrow each month. "

Ma carte de crédit est une ligne de crédit renouvelable, donc je ne paie des intérêts que sur le montant que j'emprunte chaque mois.

business finance

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noun

Revolver

Agent noun of revolve; something that revolves.

Examples :

"The antique revolver was a fascinating object to look at, as its intricate mechanism demonstrated its revolving design. "

Le revolver antique était un objet fascinant à regarder, car son mécanisme complexe démontrait sa conception rotative.