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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈkɔldɾi
"Ele guardou a arma no coldre."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A holder or case for carrying a firearm, typically worn on a belt or underarm.
"The police officer secured his gun in the holster before entering the building." - 2
A similar holder for other tools or equipment.
"She attached a holster to her belt to carry her tools while working."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'holster' originates from the Dutch word 'holster', which means 'a case for a weapon'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century, reflecting the evolution of firearm technology and the need for carrying devices.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Holster" is said worldwide
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étui
Transliteration: e.tü.i
"Il a rangé son arme dans l'étui."
Holster
Transliteration: ˈhɔlstɐ
"Der Polizist steckte seine Waffe ins Holster."
fondina
Transliteration: fonˈdi.na
"Ha messo la pistola nella fondina."
fundas
Transliteration: ˈfundas
"Guardó su arma en la funda."
coldre
Transliteration: ˈkɔldɾi
"Ele guardou a arma no coldre."
होल्स्टर
Transliteration: holster
"उसने अपनी बंदूक को होल्स्टर में रखा।"
枪套
Transliteration: qiāng tào
"他把枪放进了枪套里。"
총기 홀스터
Transliteration: chonggi holseuteo
"그는 총을 홀스터에 넣었다."
ホルスター
Transliteration: horusutā
"彼はホルスターに銃を入れた。"
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