holster
a sheathlike carrying case for a firearm, attached to a belt, shoulder sling, or saddle.
to put or put back in a holster: to holster a gun.
Origin of holster
1Words Nearby holster
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How to use holster in a sentence
The pistol was in a distinctive holster depicting the American flag and the words “We the People.”
Man accused of leaving loaded gun on Capitol grounds during Jan. 6 riot | Rachel Weiner | August 3, 2022 | Washington PostLook for a bear spray canister or horn that comes with a belt holster for easy, hands-free carrying and access at a moment’s notice.
While the sergeant was speaking with Golden, he said he noticed the bottom of a holster peeking out from under Golden’s jacket, according to the filing.
DEA Imposter ‘Tricked’ Woman Into Bogus Training Program, Feds Say | Justin Rohrlich | February 4, 2022 | The Daily BeastBaldwin was practicing drawing the gun from its holster when it went off.
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins Was Killed by a Prop Gun on the Film Set of Rust. Here's What We Know So Far | Andrew R. Chow | October 22, 2021 | TimeHe requested that his handcuffs be adjusted and then made “a clear attempt” to snatch another officer’s Glock 17 from the holster, prosecutors say.
Baltimore Cop Stashed 15-Year-Old Stepson’s Body in Wall: Prosecutor | Allison Quinn | July 8, 2021 | The Daily Beast
In Quarles, police captured a rape suspect, noticed he was wearing an empty holster, and asked him where his gun was.
Miranda Warning Withheld From Bombing Suspect for More Than Two Days | Paul Campos | April 23, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThomas testified that he noticed that Herring was wearing a gun holster around his ankle.
Lesley Herring: The Hollywood Murder Case With No Body | Christine Pelisek | March 28, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTI can imagine walking into a mall and feeling the weight of a revolver in an ankle holster.
Don’t Arm America: A Soldier’s Reply to Connecticut Shooting | Tony Schwalm | December 18, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTI took off the sheath, the holster, so to speak, of the taser and I loaded the taser.
L.A. Riots Anniversary: Stacey Koon’s Disturbing Testimony | Christine Pelisek | April 28, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTAfter affixing the Crimson Trace laser sight, like the one Perry uses, the gun required a larger holster.
The guard who had ridden up in front snatched at his shoulder holster as he turned in the direction of Delancy's fire.
The man lowered his revolver, tucked it away in the swinging holster, and turned to Jos.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run | Stanley R. MatthewsHe had dropped the reins and was struggling to draw a revolver from his right holster with his left hand.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. DunnThe white-haired man deftly removed Talpers's revolver from its holster and put it on the table.
Mystery Ranch | Arthur ChapmanFrom his right side hung a leather holster that held the bolts needed for his weapon.
The Pilgrim's Shell or Fergan the Quarryman | Eugne Sue
British Dictionary definitions for holster
/ (ˈhəʊlstə) /
a sheathlike leather case for a pistol, attached to a belt or saddle
mountaineering a similar case for an ice axe or piton hammer
Origin of holster
1Derived forms of holster
- holstered, adjective
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