holster

noun/ˈhoʊlstər/

Frequency rank: #12,134 most common English word

Meaning

A shaped holder, usually made of leather, for carrying a pistol or handgun.

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Example sentence

The detective kept her gun in holster strapped to her belt at all times.

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