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Holstered

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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.
[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.]
holstered adj.
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He had his hand on one deputy's holstered handgun when the other deputy opened fire, firing several shots, Pena said.
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When Gill complied, Estes determined he was not a threat and holstered his gun before calling police.
Soft-hearted man shows steel by Williamsen, Kurt / The New American
More chief executives are considering equity financing, holstered by the 23 percent rise in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index since March 11 and increased investor appetite for IPO shares.
Timing, timing, timing. (Wall Street West) by Palazzo, Anthony / Los Angeles Business Journal
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