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Meaning of the word holder in English

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holder

US /ˈhoʊl.dɚ/
UK /ˈhoʊl.dɚ/

Noun

1.

a device or implement for holding something.

Example:
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the cord retracts easily into its holder
Synonym:
containerreceptaclecasecasingcovercoveringhousingsheathstandrestsupportbaserack
2.

a person who holds something.

Example:
•
holders of two American hostages
Synonym:
bearerownerpossessorkeeperproprietorincumbentoccupantcustodian
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