"thumbuster" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: thumbusters [plural]
Etymology: Blend of thumb + buster. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|thumb|buster}} Blend of thumb + buster Head templates: {{en-noun}} thumbuster (plural thumbusters)
  1. (historical, Western, slang) A single-action revolver. Tags: Western, historical, slang

Alternative forms

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