单词 | seven-shooter |
释义 | > as lemmasseven-shooter seven-shooter n. now chiefly historical a gun, esp. a revolver, capable of firing seven shots without reloading; cf. six-shooter n. ΚΠ 1843 Cleveland (Ohio) Daily Herald 25 Aug. It [sc. a repeating rifle] is designed for the demolition of Tigers, and carries but sixteen balls to the pound. It is a ‘seven shooter,’ and a beautiful piece of workmanship. 1872 ‘M. Twain’ Roughing It ii. 23 I was armed to the teeth with a pitiful little Smith & Wesson's seven-shooter. 2009 J. F. Baker Washingtons of Wessyngton Plantation xii. 204 The thief..started to reach for his seven-shooter. < as lemmas |
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