Holster ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Holster ( noun )

1. A leather or other case for carrying a handgun.
2. A holder for a gun, knife, flashlight, etc. worn on a belt or harness.

Origin:

Late 17th century: from dutch holster or german holster, from hol "thick" + -ster (as in leder "leather").

Examples:

1. He wore a holster on his belt.
2. She wore a holster for her gun under her jacket.
3. The holster held his revolver securely.
4. He took his knife out of its holster.
5. He was wearing a holster for his flashlight on his belt.

(As a verb)

Holster ( verb )

1. A leather or other case for carrying a handgun.
2. A holder for a gun, knife, flashlight, etc. worn on a belt or harness.

Origin:

Late 17th century: from dutch holster or german holster, from hol "thick" + -ster (as in leder "leather").

Examples:

1. He wore a holster on his belt.
2. She wore a holster for her gun under her jacket.
3. The holster held his revolver securely.
4. He took his knife out of its holster.
5. He was wearing a holster for his flashlight on his belt.