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/reˈβolβeɾ/

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Translation

revolver

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Word origin

From English 'revolver', named for its revolving cylinder, from the verb revolve, from Latin revolvere ('to roll back'), from re- plus volvere ('to roll').

Origin
English
Root
revolve
English cognates
revolve, revolution

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralrevólveres

Examples

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The detective put the revolver in the drawer.

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He drew a revolver and aimed at the door.

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The revolver was loaded with six bullets.

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Whose is this old revolver?

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The police found the revolver under the bed.

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This word is taught in chapter 38, lesson 11: revólver, gratitud, plaga and 7 more words.