HOLSTER

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does holster mean? 

• HOLSTER (noun)
  The noun HOLSTER has 2 senses:

1. a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun

2. a belt with loops or slots for carrying small hand tools

  Familiarity information: HOLSTER used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• HOLSTER (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

A sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("holster" is a kind of...):

sheath (a protective covering (as for a knife or sword))

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "holster"):

shoulder holster (a holster worn over your shoulder so a gun can be concealed under your jacket)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A belt with loops or slots for carrying small hand tools

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("holster" is a kind of...):

belt (a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist))

 Context examples 

The other reached into the holster at his hip, drew his revolver, and tried to thrust its muzzle between the bull-dog's jaws.

(White Fang, by Jack London)