Abstract: The invention relates to a tool holder for holding a tool (1) adapted to be inserted in a machine tool which includes a spindle head as tool head (11). The tool holder comprises a support (2) for supporting a tool (1) at the periphery thereof and a tool holding means (4) including a load-bearing member (42) which is adapted to engage in the supported tool (1) at one longitudinal end of the tool (1) at the tool head (11) or is capable of bearing a tool head outer peripheral area at the longitudinal end of the supported tool (1). The tool holding means (4) is movable in a direction facing away from the support (2) for lifting the engagement/support at the tool head (11).