revolver

• Substantiv, das eine Handfeuerwaffe mit rotierender Trommel bezeichnet, die mehrere Patronen aufnimmt, oder eine Drehtür mit Flügeln, die einen kontrollierten Durchgang ermöglicht.

A noun referring to a type of pistol with a revolving cylinder that holds multiple bullets, or a rotating door with partitions that allows controlled passage.

1. Revolving pistolB2formal

   A handgun with a revolving cylinder that holds multiple cartridges, typically six, allowing for repeated firing without manual reloading.

   Revolver

   • The detective carried a revolver in his holster.
   • He carefully loaded six bullets into the revolver's cylinder.
   • Old Western movies often feature a classic six-shooter revolver.

   Synonymesix-gunsix-shooter

2. Revolving doorB2formal

   A door consisting of several panels that rotate around a central axis, often used in building entrances to control airflow and maintain pressure.

   Drehtür

   • The hotel entrance had a large glass revolver door.
   • Revolver doors help reduce energy loss in tall buildings.
   • He pushed the revolver door and stepped into the lobby.

   Synonymerevolving door