revolver

/ɹɪˈvɒl.vɚ/noun
Middle School
1

A handgun with a revolving chamber enabling several shots to be fired without reloading.

2

Any (personal) firearm with such a mechanism.

3

Synonym of revolving line of credit, a form of credit permitting the holder to repeatedly borrow money.

4

Agent noun of revolve; something that revolves.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing