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It goes round; in fact shoots round (8)

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I believe the answer is:

revolver

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This clue might be a double definition.

'it goes round in fact' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'shoots round' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?

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(Other definitions for revolver that I've seen before include "murder weapon" , "Pistol - Beatles album" , "Type of gun" , "1966 platter" , "firearm" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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