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Meaning of the word holder in English

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holder

US /ˈhoʊl.dɚ/

UK /ˈhəʊl.dər/

Noun

1.

a device or implement for holding something.

Example:

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the cord retracts easily into its holder

Synonym:

container receptacle case casing cover covering housing sheath stand rest support base rack

2.

a person who holds something.

Example:

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holders of two American hostages

Synonym:

bearer owner possessor keeper proprietor incumbent occupant custodian

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