noun

holster

HOLS-tuh

noun

A holder, typically worn on a belt, for carrying a handgun.

"The officer kept his weapon in a holster at his hip."

verb

To put a weapon into its holster.

"He holstered his gun once the danger had passed."

How to Use Holster

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA carrying case for a handgun, usually worn on a belt.

Common pairings

draw from the holster holster a weapon

holstered past tense, holsters plural, holsters singular

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From Dutch holster, ultimately from an old Germanic root meaning "covering" or "case."

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