hold
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/həʊld/
English
Definitions
noun
- A grasp or grip.“Keep a firm hold on the handlebars.”
- An act or instance of holding.“Can I have a hold of the baby?”
- A place where animals are held for safety
- An order that something is to be reserved or delayed, limiting or preventing how it can be dealt with.“Senator X placed a hold on the bill, then went to the library and placed a hold on a book.”
verb
- To grasp or grip.“Hold the pencil like this.”
- To contain or store.“This package holds six bottles.”
- (heading) To maintain or keep to a position or state.
- (heading) To maintain or keep to particular opinions, promises, actions.
noun
- The cargo area of a ship or aircraft (often holds or cargo hold).“Put that in the hold.”
adjective
- Gracious; friendly; faithful; true.
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Synonyms
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