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Definition of holder - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
storagedevice or container that holds objects
- She placed the candle in the holder.
2.
financeTECH. person in possession of a financial documentTECH.
- The holder of the check must sign it.
3.
sportsUS the defending champion in a sportUS
- The holder of the title will compete tomorrow.
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device or container that holds objects
Expressions with holder
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person who owns a bank account
The account holder must present valid ID to withdraw money.
device in vehicles to hold cups securely
The car's cup holder kept my drink steady.
container for organizing and storing writing tools on a desk
She put her pens in the pencil holder.
person or team with the best performance record
Usain Bolt is the record holder for the 100m sprint.
person who owns a ticket for all season events
She is a season ticket holder for the football team.
person possessing a ticket for entry or travel
The ticket holder entered the concert without delay.
device or container used to keep cleaning or painting brushes organized
She placed the wet paintbrush in the brush holder on her desk.
frame on a vehicle used to secure a license plate
He replaced the rusty plate holder on the back of his car.
person or group officially allowed to do something
The licence-holder must renew their permit every year.
person who has received a scholarship
The scholarship holder attended the award ceremony.
object used to keep several hand tools together and organized
She mounted a magnetic tool holder above the workbench.
person or organization that owns legal rights to a creative work
Contact the copyright holder before using the photograph in your brochure.
person who holds a specific position
The position holder will be responsible for managing the team.
person or company that owns a contract
The contract-holder must sign before the agreement is valid.
person or entity that lends money for a mortgage
The mortgage holder approved the loan for their new house..
person or organization that has official written permission for something
Each permit holder must follow the safety rules in the contract.
container for holding ink cartridges
She replaced the empty cartridge holder in the printer.
person who currently has a specific job or position
The post-holder must attend all weekly meetings.
person authorized to act on behalf of another
The proxy holder attended the meeting in place of the CEO.
person or organization that owns a right to receive money or property
The claim holder submitted all the required documents to the insurance company.
container for serving gravy at meals
The gravy holder was passed around the table.
insulating holder for keeping beer cold
He grabbed a stubby holder for his beer at the barbecue.
device that keeps a fuse in place and connects it to a circuit
Always disconnect power before touching the fuse holder in the panel.
support part that grips a cutting blade in correct working position
The blade holder on my razor broke, so the blade kept slipping.
Origin of holder
Old English, holdan (to keep)
Terms with holder included in their meaning
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plant holder
type of plant container
rubbish holder
plastic bag used for holding rubbish
shopping
card giving holder reduced prices on products or services
storage furniture
stand or holder for storing magazines
cup holder
small shallow dish for holding a cup
bathroom fixture
circular holder attached to a wall for hanging a towel
furniture
shelf or holder for keeping wine bottles
record holder
the man who holds the record for the fastest speed
record holder
the woman who holds the record for fastest speed
tape holder
small case with magnetic tape for audio or video
education
holder of a bachelor's degree from a university
brewery tour
assortment of small beer samples, often served together on a holder
lighting device
holder for one or more candles
food holder
small thin stick used to hold pieces of food
degree holder
person with a doctoral degree in medicine
candle holder
large branched candlestick or lamp holder
decorative
ornamental holder for multiple candles
current president
current holder of the presidential office
academic
holder of a master's degree
holder
box or tray for holding index cards
finance
registered holder name shown on a financial or service account
office holder
person currently holding an office or position
item holder
holder for carrying items like phones or tools
aroma holder
container for burning incense safely
Examples of holder in a sentence
He bought a new pen holder for his desk. The holder of the bond will receive interest payments. As the holder of the stock, she can vote at meetings. The holder of the trophy was confident in his skills. As the holder, she had to defend her championship title.
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- French:support, détenteur, ...
- German:Halter, Inhaber, ...
- Italian:supporto, titolare, ...
- Spanish:portavelas, tenedor, ...
- Portuguese:suporte, titular, ...
- Chinese:支架, 持有人, ...
- Japanese:ホルダー, 所持者, ...
- Arabic:حامل, حائِز, ...
- Hebrew:מַחְזִיק, בַּעַל הַמִּסְמָךְ, ...
- Russian:подсвечник, владелец, ...
- Ukrainian:тримач, власник, ...
- Hindi:धारक, स्वामी, ...
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