Index of English words, starting with "re"

(1) - Revolve (v. t.) Hence, to turn over and over in the mind; to reflect repeatedly upon; to consider all aspects of.
(2) - Revolve (v. t.) To cause to turn, as on an axis.
(3) - Revolve (v. i.) To return; to pass.
(4) - Revolve (v. i.) To pass in cycles; as, the centuries revolve.
(5) - Revolve (v. i.) To move in a curved path round a center; as, the planets revolve round the sun.
(6) - Revolve (v. i.) To turn or roll round on, or as on, an axis, like a wheel; to rotate, -- which is the more specific word in this sense.

(1) - Revolver (n.) One who, or that which, revolves; specifically, a firearm ( commonly a pistol) with several chambers or barrels so arranged as to revolve on an axis, and be discharged in succession by the same lock; a repeater.

(1) - Revolving (a.) Making a revolution or revolutions; rotating; -- used also figuratively of time, seasons, etc., depending on the revolution of the earth.
(2) - Revolving (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Revolve

(1) - Revulsion (n.) The act of turning or diverting any disease from one part of the body to another. It resembles derivation, but is usually applied to a more active form of counter irritation.
(2) - Revulsion (n.) A sudden reaction; a sudden and complete change; -- applied to the feelings.
(3) - Revulsion (n.) A strong pulling or drawing back; withdrawal.