revolver
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a handgun that has a spinning cylinder which holds several bullets.
a handgun with a revolving cylinder that allows multiple shots to be fired without manual reloading.
Simple“The detective found an old revolver hidden in the desk drawer.”
In context“The museum's collection includes a rare nineteenth-century revolver, notable for its intricate engravings and early mechanical design.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
a type of bank loan that a company can use, pay back, and use again whenever they need it.
a revolving line of credit that allows a borrower to draw down, repay, and redraw funds up to a specified limit.
Simple“The company used its revolver to pay for the new equipment.”
In context“The corporation secured a five-year revolver to ensure they had sufficient liquidity for their upcoming international expansion.”
UsageOften used as a shorthand for 'revolving credit facility' in corporate finance.
Synonymsrevolving creditline of creditAntonymsterm loan - 03 C2 Proficiency
a person or thing that turns or rotates around a central point.
an agent or mechanical device that revolves or causes something to rotate.
Simple“The machine has a small revolver that turns the glass as it cools.”
In context“The industrial design featured a central revolver to distribute the raw materials evenly across the processing belt.”
Synonymsrotatorspinner
“Under the first phase of the scheme, $1,000 will be paid for revolvers and $850 for semi-automatic handguns.”
From revolve + er, coined by American inventor Samuel Colt in 1835.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.