holster

hol·ster  (hlstr)

n.

1. A case of leather or similar material into which a pistol fits snugly and which attaches to a belt, strap, or saddle so that it may be carried or transported.

2. A belt with loops or slots for carrying small tools or other equipment.

tr.v. hol·stered, hol·ster·ing, hol·sters

To put (a gun, for example) in a holster.

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[Probably Dutch, alteration of holfter, hulfter, from Middle High German hulffter, case, sheath, quiver, covering, from hulft, from Old High German; see kel-¹ in Indo-European roots.]

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holstered adj.

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holster

Noun

a sheathlike leather case for a pistol, worn attached to a belt [Germanic]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	holster - a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun sheath - a protective covering (as for a knife or sword) shoulder holster - a holster worn over your shoulder so a gun can be concealed under your jacket
	2.	holster - a belt with loops or slots for carrying small hand tools belt - a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist)

Translations

holster [ˈhəulstəʳ] n → pistolera

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holster [ˈhəulstəʳ] n → étui m de revolver

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holster [ˈhəulstəʳ] n → Pistolenhalfter m or nt

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holster [ˈhəulstəʳ] n → fondina (di pistola)