Holders - English meaning

noun

The lowest part or edge of something, especially the part on which it rests or is supported.

Usage examples:

She sat down at the base of a tree

verb

Use (something specified) as the foundation or starting point for something.

Usage examples:

The film is based on a novel by pat conroy

adjective

Without moral principles; ignoble.

Usage examples:

The electorate's baser instincts of greed and selfishness

noun

A person or thing that carries or holds something.

Usage examples:

A flag-bearer

noun

A person whose job is to carry something, or a person who brings a message

Usage examples:

Stretcher bearers carried the injured across the lawn.

noun

Someone who has in their possession a document, such as a bond or share, which they can legally exchange for a sum of money

Usage examples:

Letters of credit are documents issued by banks which give the bearer the authority to draw a state…

noun

An instance of a particular situation; an example of something occurring.

Usage examples:

A case of mistaken identity

verb

Surround in a material or substance.

Usage examples:

The towers are of steel cased in granite

noun

A particular situation or example of something

Usage examples:

We don’t normally accept credits from courses taken at another university, but we’ll make an except…

noun

A cover or shell that protects or encloses something.

Usage examples:

A waterproof casing

verb

Surround in a material or substance.

Usage examples:

The towers are of steel cased in granite

noun

A container or cover that goes around something to hold it together or protect it

Usage examples:

A metal casing enclosed the three-inch thick cable.

noun

An object for holding or transporting something.

Usage examples:

The cakes will keep for up to two weeks if kept in an airtight container

verb

Put something on top of or in front of (something), especially in order to protect or conceal it.

Usage examples:

The table had been covered with a checked tablecloth

noun

A thing which lies on, over, or around something, especially in order to protect or conceal it.

Usage examples:

A seat cover

verb

To put or spread something over something, or to lie on the surface of something

Usage examples:

Once the rice comes to a boil, turn down the flame and cover the pot., she covered the child with a…

noun

A thing used to protect, decorate, or conceal something else.

Usage examples:

A vinyl floor covering

adjective

(of shooting) carried out to protect an exposed person from an enemy.

Usage examples:

We retreated behind spurts of covering fire

verb

Put something on top of or in front of (something), especially in order to protect or conceal it.

Usage examples:

The table had been covered with a checked tablecloth

noun

A person who has responsibility for taking care of or protecting something.

Usage examples:

The custodians of pension and insurance funds

noun

A person or organization that is responsible for protecting, caring for, or maintaining something or someone

Usage examples:

The library is a traditional custodian of information., the school’s crisis team includes teachers,…

noun

Someone who has the legal right to manage and look after another person's money, investments, etc.

Usage examples:

The report was sent to the owners and the custodians of the corporation's voting stock.

noun

Houses and flats considered collectively.

Usage examples:

A housing development

noun

A cloth covering put on a horse for protection or ornament.

Usage examples:

Outside there would be gorgeously caparisoned elephants and horses with rich housings, palanquins a…

verb

Provide with shelter or accommodation.

Usage examples:

They converted a disused cinema to house twelve employees

adjective

Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

Usage examples:

The government realized that it was incumbent on them to act

noun

The holder of an office or post.

Usage examples:

The present incumbent will soon be retiring

noun

(referring to the present time) a person who has a particular office or position, esp. an elected one

Usage examples:

Senator smith, the incumbent, faces a tough fight for reelection next year., [ + to infinitive ] it…

noun

A person who manages or looks after something or someone.

Usage examples:

I'm your friend, not your keeper

noun

Someone responsible for guarding or taking care of a person, animal, or thing

Usage examples:

An animal keeper, each of the contest judges was assigned a keeper.

noun

A person who takes care of animals, buildings, etc. or is in charge of valuable objects or information

Usage examples:

He is the organization's official record keeper., an assistant keeper at the museum, i've tried man…

noun

A person who resides or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, etc., at a given time.

Usage examples:

The previous occupant of her room

noun

Someone who lives in a particular place

Usage examples:

The occupants of the building are unhappy about the rent increase.

noun

A person who lives or works in a room or building

Usage examples:

The current/previous/last occupant the apartment had been left in a bad condition by the previous o…

noun

A person who owns something.

Usage examples:

The proud owner of a huge dalmatian

noun

A person who owns something or has a particular quality.

Usage examples:

His father was the possessor of a considerable fortune

noun

A person, company, etc. that owns something

Usage examples:

Possessor of sth even the biggest oil producer and possessor of the world's largest petroleum reser…

noun

The owner of a business, or a holder of property.

Usage examples:

Chinese restaurant proprietors

noun

A person who owns and usually manages a business

Usage examples:

He is the proprietor of one of the best hotels in orlando.

noun

The owner of a business, especially a hotel, a store, or a company that publishes newspapers

Usage examples:

Their father was the proprietor of an electrical and furniture store., a small business proprietor,…

noun

A framework, typically with rails, bars, hooks, or pegs, for holding or storing things.

Usage examples:

A spice rack

verb

Cause extreme pain, anguish, or distress to.

Usage examples:

He was racked with guilt

verb

(of a horse) move with a rack gait.

noun

A hollow object used to contain something.

Usage examples:

Fast-food receptacles

noun

A container for holding things or that you can put things in

Usage examples:

A trash receptacle

verb

Cease work or movement in order to relax, sleep, or recover strength.

Usage examples:

He needed to rest after the feverish activity

noun

An instance or period of resting.

Usage examples:

You look as though you need a rest

verb

Remain or be left in a specified condition.

Usage examples:

You can rest assured she will do everything she can

noun

A close-fitting cover for the blade of a knife or sword.

Usage examples:

Drawing the sword free of the sheath she inspected the blade.

verb

Have or maintain an upright position, supported by one's feet.

Usage examples:

Lionel stood in the doorway

noun

An attitude towards a particular issue; a position taken in an argument.

Usage examples:

The party's tough stand on immigration

verb

Be standing; be upright

verb

Bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.

Usage examples:

The dome was supported by a hundred white columns

noun

A thing that bears the weight of something or keeps it upright.

Usage examples:

The best support for a camera is a tripod

verb

The act of bearing the weight of or strengthening