revolve
verb
/ɹɪˈvɑlv/
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/ɹɪˈvɒlv/
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/ɹɪˈvɔlv/
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- (intransitive) To orbit a central point (especially of a celestial body). [from 17th c.]
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περιστρέφομαι
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- (transitive, now, rare) To ponder on; to reflect repeatedly upon; to consider all aspects of. [from 15th c.]
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περιστρέφομαι,
περιστρέφω,
σκέπτομαι
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revolver
noun
/ɹɪˈvɒl.vɚ/
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- (firearms) A handgun with a revolving chamber enabling several shots to be fired without reloading.
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περίστροφο
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revolving
adjective
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- (finance) Relating to an account or line of credit where balances and credit roll over from one billing cycle to the next, such as a credit card.
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περιστροφικός
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