Colt (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A young male horse under the age of four.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Hyponyms

• Ridgling
• Ridgel
• Ridgil

Meaning ²

A kind of revolver.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The detective pulled out a Colt from his jacket pocket and began to examine it for fingerprints.
• The Colt revolver was a favorite among law enforcement in the late 19th century.
• He loaded the Colt with care, making sure each chamber was filled before returning the cylinder to its proper position.
• A replica of the Colt used in the Wild West was displayed in a glass case at the museum.
• The officer holstered his Colt pistol after finishing his duties on patrol.

Hypernyms

• Six-gun
• Six-shooter