revolver

• Nom désignant un type de pistolet doté d'un barillet rotatif contenant plusieurs cartouches, ou une porte rotative à cloisons permettant un passage contrôlé.

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.

   Synonymessix-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.

   Porte tambour

   • 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.

   Synonymesrevolving door