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holster

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhoʊlstər/ · UK /ˈhəʊlstə/

holster means: A case worn on the body to hold a gun or tool where it can be reached easily.

noun

CARRYING CASEB2

A case worn on the body to hold a gun or tool where it can be reached easily.

  • His gun was in its holster.
  • The officer wore a leather holster on her belt.
  • This holster keeps the drill within easy reach.

Common phrases: leather holster, gun holster, belt holster

verb

PUT IN CASEC1

To put a gun or tool into a case worn on your body.

  • Holster your gun.
  • The officer holstered her pistol.
  • He holstered the drill before climbing down the ladder.

Similar words: put away

Opposites: draw

Common phrases: holster a gun, holster a pistol, holster your weapon

Questions about holster

What does holster mean?

A case worn on the body to hold a gun or tool where it can be reached easily.

What is holster in other languages?

Türkçe: kılıf · Español: funda · Français: étui · Deutsch: Holster · Italiano: fondina · 日本語: ホルスター

How do you pronounce holster?

In American English /ˈhoʊlstər/; in British English /ˈhəʊlstə/.

How do you use holster in a sentence?

His gun was in its holster. The officer wore a leather holster on her belt.

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