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seven-shooter

seven-shooter

9.1
A gun that holds seven bullets and fires them without reloading
  • noun
  • /ˈsɛvənˌʃutər/
translation icon : revólver de siete disparos
  • The old cowboy proudly displayed his antique seven-shooter in a glass case.

Examples

  • Collectors often search for rare models of the seven-shooter at auctions.

  • During the card game, he revealed a hidden seven-shooter strapped to his belt.

  • He bought a seven-shooter for his collection.

  • The seven-shooter was used in the movie.

  • Many enthusiasts appreciate the craftsmanship of a vintage seven-shooter revolver.

  • The sheriff carried a reliable seven-shooter on his hip during the wild west years.

  • In the hands of a skilled marksman, a seven-shooter can be a formidable weapon.

Synonyms

pistol
vsseven-shooter
268 2.1

A small gun you hold and fire with one hand

emphasizes chamber count of seven rather than small handheld design
revolver
vsseven-shooter
71 3.6

A small gun with a cylinder that holds several bullets so you can fire many times without reloading

is defined by having seven chambers or capacity for seven shots
repeater
vsseven-shooter
  • Specialized
2 8.1

A gun that can fire several shots in a row without reloading

restricts the general repeat function to seven-chamber capacity
shooting iron
vsseven-shooter
  • Archaic
1 8.6

A small gun like a pistol that you carry on your belt

is a firearm described by its ability to hold seven bullets
repeating firearm
vsseven-shooter
  • Specialized
8.3

A gun that can fire several shots before reloading

limits this capability to firearms that hold seven rounds precisely

How Many

seven-shooter
9.1
six-shooter
  • US
7 6.1

Surface Forms

seven-shooter singular
seven-shooters plural

Morphology

seven-shooter = seven + shooter (transparent) = seven + shoot + er

A clear compound of the numeral 'seven' and 'shooter' meaning a shooter that holds or fires seven rounds; the meaning follows normal English compounding.

Etymology

Seven-shooter puts seven and shooter together: seven is the number and shooter means 'something that shoots', so the name tells you it is a gun that can fire seven bullets without reloading.