holster

Definitions


[ˈhɒlstə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a holder for carrying a handgun or other firearm, typically made of leather and worn on a belt or under the arm


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Origin:
mid 17th century: corresponding to and contemporary with Dutch holster, of unknown origin


[ˈhɒlstə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- put (a gun) into its holster
(e.g: he holstered the Browning before walking back)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: corresponding to and contemporary with Dutch holster, of unknown origin




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