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holder
(hold¦er)
Pronunciation:
/ˈhəʊldə/
noun
1
a device or implement for holding something:
[
in combination
]
:
a cigarette-holder
2
a person that holds something:
a British passport holder
holders of two American hostages
the possessor of a trophy, championship, or record:
the FA Cup holders
3
a smallholder.
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