holster

[/ˈhoʊlstər/]
noun/verbfemininepl: holsters / holsteres
coldre
1. A fitted covering or sheath, typically made of leather or synthetic material, designed to hold and carry a firearm, usually worn on a belt or shoulder
The police officer kept her gun in a leather holster at her hip.
A policial mantinha sua arma em um coldre de couro na cintura.
2. To place or secure a weapon in a holster; to put away or stop using something
He holstered his pistol after finishing target practice.
Ele guardou sua pistola no coldre após terminar o treino de tiro.
3. To put away or set aside; to cease using or displaying
The company decided to holster their aggressive marketing campaign.
A empresa decidiu abandonar sua campanha de marketing agressiva.
In the United States, holsters are commonly associated with law enforcement, military personnel, and civilian gun owners exercising Second Amendment rights. In Brazil, holsters are primarily used by military police (Polícia Militar), civil police (Polícia Civil), and authorized security personnel. The term is formal and technical in both cultures, with specific regulations governing holster types and carry methods for licensed professionals.
NYC Slang
strap, heat-carrier
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sheathscabbardcasecarrier
Antonyms / Antônimos
drawunsheathe

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
coldre
Standard term used across Brazil for a gun holster
Rio de Janeiro
coldre
Standard usage; sometimes informally called 'bolsa de arma'
São Paulo
coldre
Standard usage; preferred in formal and law enforcement contexts
Portugal
coldre
Same term used; also 'bainha' for sword sheaths

Related Words

gunpistolrevolverfirearmbeltshoulder strapconcealed carry

Related Idioms & Phrases

holster one's weapons - abandonar a luta, parar de competir
quick on the draw - rápido em sacar a arma do coldre
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