colt
revolver, Colt
noun KOLT Rare
Origin: from Samuel Colt, American inventor (1814–1862)
Usage Note
Colt in French refers generically to a revolver or pistol, drawn from the brand name of the Colt Manufacturing Company. In Westerns and crime fiction it is the iconic firearm: sortir son colt means to draw one's gun. As a common noun it is written lowercase and is masculine.
Examples
"Le shérif sortit son colt d'un geste vif."
Natural Translation
The sheriff drew his revolver in one swift move.
Literal Translation
The sheriff drew his colt of a gesture swift.

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