Meaning & use
holstered
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Placed a firearm or similar object into a holster, its carrying case.
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The officer holstered her weapon once the suspect had been handcuffed.
He holstered his phone in the bike mount before starting the ride.
A note on using this word
Though most associated with firearms, "holstered" is increasingly used loosely for any device tucked into a fitted carrying case, such as a phone or tool.
Words with a similar meaning
sheathedstowed
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Words with an opposite meaning
unholstereddrew
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