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holster

holster

49 4.9
A case you wear on your body to carry a gun or small tools
  • noun
  • /ˈhoʊlstər/
: funda
  • The detective reached for his gun and slid it back into the holster.

You're buying this kit, this holster, this belt, this bag.

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Examples

Synonyms

case
vsholster
478 1.0

A box or container for holding and carrying things like bottles

is designed to be carried on the body rather than stored in a box
holder
vsholster
57 1.4

A thing that holds or supports other objects, like a pen stand

is specifically worn on the body to carry a weapon or tools
shoulder holster
vsholster
4 6.5

A case worn over the shoulder that holds a gun under a jacket

is worn on the body for carrying a sidearm or small tools generally

Compounds

A case worn over the shoulder that holds a gun under a jacket

How Secure

holster
49 4.9
case
478 1.0
pouch
70 2.1
bag
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

holster singular
holsters plural

Etymology

Holster comes from an old German word hulstr that meant a 'hollow' or 'case', so you can think of a holster as a small hollow on your belt that holds a gun or tools.