étui — meaning in English

English meaning

• holder noun A person who owns, possesses, or is entitled to something, such as a ticket, title, or account.
• holster noun A holder, typically worn on a belt, for carrying a handgun.
• sheath noun A close-fitting cover that protects a blade, such as a sword or knife.

Senses

étui is used for these senses in English:

• holder A thing that holds.
• holster A case for carrying a tool, particularly a gun, safely and accessibly.

holder — full definition

1. noun A person who owns, possesses, or is entitled to something, such as a ticket, title, or account.
2. noun An object designed to hold or contain something.

holster — full definition

1. noun A holder, typically worn on a belt, for carrying a handgun.
2. verb To put a weapon into its holster.

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