Holstered Meaning in English
word · lemma: holster
释义
When something, usually a gun, is placed into a holster or holder. It describes the state after a weapon has been put away safely.
用法与细微差别
Most often used for firearms ("a holstered gun"), but can describe any tool placed in a holster-like case. Common in crime, action, or police contexts. The verb is "to holster"; the past participle/adjective is "holstered" ("he holstered his pistol", "a holstered weapon"). Not used for unrelated storage.
例句
The police officer kept his gun holstered.
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He walked into the room with his weapon holstered.
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Her pistol was securely holstered at her side.
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After checking the area, he quickly holstered his gun.
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She kept her tools holstered for easy access on the job.
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With their weapons holstered, the officers approached peacefully.
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