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Noun: holster  hówl-stu(r)
  1. A sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun
    "The detective kept his gun in a shoulder holster"
     
  2. A belt with loops or slots for carrying small hand tools
    "The electrician wore a holster filled with various screwdrivers and pliers"
Verb: holster  hówl-stu(r)
  1. (of a gun) put in a holster
    "The sheriff holstered his weapon after the confrontation"

Derived forms: holstered, holstering, holsters

Type of: belt, sheath

Encyclopedia: Holster