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Holster

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈhɒlstə(ɹ)

Definitions

  1. A case for carrying a tool, particularly a gun, safely and accessibly.
  2. A belt with loops or slots for carrying small tools or other equipment.

Equivalents

26 more languages
Беларускаякабурапохва
Българскикобур
Češtinapouzdro
Danskhylster
Ελληνικάθήκη
ქართულიბუდე
한국어홀스터
Kurdîtok
Latviešumaksts
Nederlandsholster
Portuguêscoldre
Русскийкобура
Slovenčinapuzdro
Slovenščinatok
Svenskahölster
Tagalogbayna
Türkçekubur
Українськакобурапіхва

Examples

Goring, like himself, had sprang forwards, first snatching a pistol from his holsters, and discharging it at him who seemed to be the chief of the party,—the man reeled and fell; but his fall was instantly avenged.”
Marion Wheeler took the seat, brushing the hem of her suit jacket aside to reveal a concealed holster. "You do know I carry a gun?"”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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