Hold

Language: English
Pronunciation: hold
Part of Speech: noun

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A grasp or grip.

User Defined Definitions

"the act of grasping"

"understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something"

"power by which something or someone is affected or dominated"

"time during which some action is awaited"

"a stronghold"

"a cell in a jail or prison"

"the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it"

"the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo"

"cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'"

"have or hold in one's hands or grip"

"organize or be responsible for"

"have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense"

"keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view"

"to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement"

"secure and keep for possible future use or application"

"have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices"

"be the physical support of; carry the weight of"

"contain or hold; have within"

"have room for; hold without crowding"

"remain in a certain state, position, or condition"

"support or hold in a certain manner"

"be valid, applicable, or true"

"assert or affirm"

"have as a major characteristic"

"be capable of holding or containing"

"protect against a challenge or attack"

"bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted"

"hold the attention of"

"remain committed to"

"resist or confront with resistance"

"be pertinent or relevant or applicable"

"stop dealing with"

"lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits"

"keep from departing"

"take and maintain control over, often by violent means"

"cause to stop"

"cover as for protection against noise or smell"

"drink alcohol without showing ill effects"

"aim, point, or direct"

"declare to be"

"be in accord; be in agreement"

"keep from exhaling or expelling"

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