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单词 bottle holder
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Definition of bottle holder in English:

bottle holder

noun ˈbɒtl ˌhəʊldə
  • 1A person who holds a bottle; specifically a second responsible for a contestant's water bottle during a boxing match (now historical).

  • 2Figurative. A supporter or backer, especially in a conflict; an ally; a defender; an apologist. Now rare.

  • 3A device or receptacle for holding a bottle or bottles, especially one which holds an (open) bottle in an upright position.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in Whitehall Evening Post. From bottle + holder.

Definition of bottle holder in US English:

bottle holder

nounˈbɒtl ˌhəʊldə
  • 1A person who holds a bottle; specifically a second responsible for a contestant's water bottle during a boxing match (now historical).

  • 2Figurative. A supporter or backer, especially in a conflict; an ally; a defender; an apologist. Now rare.

  • 3A device or receptacle for holding a bottle or bottles, especially one which holds an (open) bottle in an upright position.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in Whitehall Evening Post. From bottle + holder.

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