russian roulette

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Noun russian roulette has 1 sense

Russian roulette - a stunt in which you spin the cylinder of a revolver that is loaded with only one bullet and then point the muzzle at your head and pull the trigger
--₁ is a kind of stunt

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Russian Roulette

Definition:

Russian roulette refers to a dangerous and potentially deadly game of chance involving a single bullet loaded into a firearm, and players taking turns to pull the trigger while the barrel is spun.

Senses:

Noun:

A lethal game of chance involving a firearm.
A risky or hazardous situation where the outcome is uncertain and potentially disastrous.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

He was foolish enough to suggest playing Russian roulette at the party.
The extreme sport seemed like a version of Russian roulette with its unpredictable and life-threatening challenges.

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