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DictionaryColtFirearms company
proper noun

Colt

A company and brand that makes firearms.

The museum displays a revolver made by Colt.

Etymology
coltEnglishColt family name

The firearms name comes from Samuel Colt, the inventor and manufacturer associated with the company’s origins. The surname became the company name and the mark identifying its products.

More examples

  • The collection includes several early Colt designs.
  • He researched the history of Colt manufacturing.
  • The label identifies the firearm as a Colt.

Forms

Colt · Colts