Revolver (en. Patalim)

re-vol-ver

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of gun with a rotating cylinder that contains bullets.
The revolver is used by the police in their operations.
Ang revolver ay ginagamit ng mga pulis sa kanilang operasyon.
A gun that can be made automatic if necessary.
Many fugitives use a revolver because it is easy to carry.
Maraming mga takas ang gumagamit ng revolver dahil madali itong dalhin.
Commonly used in shooting training and competitions.
In a shooting competition, many participants use a revolver.
Sa isang paligsahan ng pagbaril, maraming kalahok ang gumagamit ng revolver.

Etymology

English

Common Phrases and Expressions

revolver with three cylinders
A gun with three rotating cylinders; often used in movies.
revolver na may tatlong silindro

Related Words

gun
A broad term for weapons that use gunpowder.
baril
pistol
A type of handheld gun that is smaller than a revolver.
pistol

Slang Meanings

gun for pulling out
Be careful of the people on the corner, they might have a gun for pulling out.
Mag-ingat ka sa mga tao sa kanto, baka may dalang baril na pang-bunot.
key to entertainment
Nothing but the revolver is the key to entertainment for people at the bar.
Walang iba kundi ang revolver ang susi sa aliwan ng mga tao sa bar.
self-protection
I need a revolver for self-protection on the dark road.
Kailangan ko ng revolver bilang pang-sariling proteksyon sa madilim na kalsada.