holsternounmasculine/ˈkɔɫdɾɨ/mediumcol·drePortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionA holder, usually made of leather, for carrying a weapon, especially a pistol or revolver.The policeman drew his pistol from the holster.The sword's holster was attached to the belt.synsheathscabbardCommon collocationspistol holsterleather holsterbelt holsterEtymologyDo francês 'coultre', por sua vez do latim 'culter' (faca).