What is the meaning of holder?

noun

  • A holding device.
    • usage: "a towel holder"; "a cigarette holder"; "an umbrella holder"
  • A person who holds something.
    • usage: "they held two hostages"; "he holds the trophy"; "she holds a United States passport"
  • 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.
    • usage: "the bond was marked `payable to bearer'"
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