Word
revolver
Phoneticsre·volver
US/ɹɪˈvɑɫvɝ/
UK/ɹɪvˈɒlvɐ/
Definitions
01a handgun
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a handgun that has a spinning cylinder which holds several bullets.
n. a handgun with a revolving cylinder that allows multiple shots to be fired without manual reloading.
“The detective found an old revolver hidden in the desk drawer.”
“The museum's collection includes a rare nineteenth-century revolver, notable for its intricate engravings and early mechanical design.”
02a flexible bank loan
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Finance Technical
n. a type of bank loan that a company can use, pay back, and use again whenever they need it.
n. a revolving line of credit that allows a borrower to draw down, repay, and redraw funds up to a specified limit.
“The company used its revolver to pay for the new equipment.”
“The corporation secured a five-year revolver to ensure they had sufficient liquidity for their upcoming international expansion.”
Usage
Often used as a shorthand for 'revolving credit facility' in corporate finance.
Synonyms
Antonyms
03something that rotates
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Technical
n. a person or thing that turns or rotates around a central point.
n. an agent or mechanical device that revolves or causes something to rotate.
“The machine has a small revolver that turns the glass as it cools.”
“The industrial design featured a central revolver to distribute the raw materials evenly across the processing belt.”
Real-World Examples
“Under the first phase of the scheme, $1,000 will be paid for revolvers and $850 for semi-automatic handguns.” Etymology
From revolve + er, coined by American inventor Samuel Colt in 1835.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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