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    Revólver (en. Revolver)

    /reβolˈβeɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A short-barreled firearm that is loaded with a rotating cylinder.
    The detective pulled out his revolver to confront the criminal.
    El detective sacó su revólver para enfrentarse al delincuente.
    Any object used to shoot projectiles.
    In the movie, the protagonist used an antique revolver.
    En la película, el protagonista utilizaba un revólver antiguo.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'revolver', which means to turn or change place.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The law of the revolver
    Reference to justice and retribution with violence.
    La ley del revólver
    Revolver on the table
    Indicates a tense or dangerous situation.
    Revólver en la mesa

    Related Words

    weapon
    An instrument designed to inflict harm.
    arma
    shot
    The action of shooting a projectile.
    tiro
    cartridge
    A container that holds the charge for a firearm.
    cartucho

    Slang Meanings

    Chaveta
    I carry a chaveta to protect myself in the neighborhood.
    Llevo una chaveta para protegerme en el barrio.
    Fierro
    He always carries his fierro in the truck.
    Siempre lleva su fierro en la camioneta.