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holster

 

[ หˆhoสŠl.stษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

gun

A holster is a specially designed pouch, case, or sheath to hold a handgun or other firearm, usually attached to a belt or waistband.

Synonyms

gun case, gun holder, gun sheath

Examples of usage

  • The police officer quickly drew his gun from the holster.
  • She wore a holster on her hip while riding her horse.
Context #2 | Verb

weapon

To holster a weapon means to put it back into its holster or sheath for safekeeping.

Synonyms

sheath, store, stow

Examples of usage

  • The soldier holstered his gun after the battle.
  • She holstered her knife after finishing her meal.

Translations

Translations of the word "holster" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coldre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‹เคฒเฅเคธเฅเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Holster

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sarung senjata

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฑัƒั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kabura

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ›ใƒซใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉtui

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ funda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑlฤฑf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ถŒ์ด์ง‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงูุธุฉ ุงู„ู…ุณุฏุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pouzdro na pistoli

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ puzdro na zbraลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆžชๅฅ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlรญfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะฑัƒั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒšแƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qab

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ funda

Etymology

The word 'holster' originated from the Dutch word 'holster', which means 'sheath' or 'case'. It was first used in the English language in the mid-17th century. Holsters have been used for centuries to provide a convenient and safe way to carry firearms, especially in military and law enforcement contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,223, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.