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Holder
01
a object designed to support, contain, or secure another item in place
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
holders
Examples
She placed the candle in a brass holder.
02
a legal possessor of a negotiable financial document, often with rights to claim payment or ownership
Examples
The holder of the check may deposit or cash it at any bank.
03
an individual who possesses or carries an item, title, or position
Examples
She is the current holder of the world record in swimming.
Lexical Tree
upholder
holder
hold
