Main entry: holder
Definition: a holding device
Usage: a towel holder; a cigarette holder; an umbrella holder
Definition: 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'
Main entry: holder
Definition: a person who holds something
Usage: they held two hostages; he holds the trophy; she holds a United States passport