holder

Noun	1.	holder - a holding device; "a towel holder" candle holder, candlestick - a holder with sockets for candles holding device - a device for holding something keyboard - holder consisting of an arrangement of hooks on which keys or locks can be hung oarlock, rowlock, thole, tholepin, peg, pin - a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing zarf - an ornamental metal cup-shaped holder for a hot coffee cup
	2.	holder - 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; "the bond was marked `payable to bearer'" bearer capitalist - a person who invests capital in a business (especially a large business) ticket holder - holder of a ticket (for admission or for passage) accumulator, collector, gatherer - a person who is employed to collect payments (as for rent or taxes) tenant - a holder of buildings or lands by any kind of title (as ownership or lease)

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