Meaning of holder in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhoʊldər/

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  1. Noun

    holder

    Definitions

    1. a holding device

    Examples

    • « a towel holder »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. the person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him or to whoever holds it

    Examples

    • « the bond was marked 'payable to bearer' »

    Derived terms

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