holster

hol·ster

H0245200 (hōl′stər)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- in Indo-European roots.]

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hol′stered adj.

holster

(ˈhəʊlstə) n1. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) a sheathlike leather case for a pistol, attached to a belt or saddle2. (Mountaineering) mountaineering a similar case for an ice axe or piton hammer[C17: via Dutch holster from Germanic; compare Old Norse hulstr sheath, Old English heolstor darkness, Gothic hulistr cover] ˈholstered adj

hol•ster

(ˈhoʊl stər)

n., v. -stered, -ster•ing. n. 1. a sheathlike case for a firearm attached to a belt, shoulder sling, or saddle. v.t. 2. to put in a holster. [1655–65; < Dutch; c. Old Norse hulstr sheath, Gothic hulistr]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	holster - a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgunsheath - 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 toolsbelt - a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist)

Translations

手枪皮套

holster

(ˈhoulstə) noun the usually leather case for a pistol, usually worn on a person's hips. 手槍皮套 手枪皮套