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Holster

/hˈoʊlstər/
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(noun) A case for carrying a tool, particularly a gun, safely and accessibly.

Tom pulled his gun out of its holster.
Tom took his finger off the trigger and put his pistol back in its holster.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The police officer pulled his weapon from its leather ____ as he prepared to enter the dark building.

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