Hold ¹

Definition: The whole interior portion of a vessel below the lower deck, in which the cargo is stowed.

Hold ²

Definition: To cause to remain in a given situation, position, or relation, within certain limits, or the like; to prevent from falling or escaping; to sustain; to restrain; to keep in the grasp; to retain.

Hold ³

Definition: To have; to possess; to be in possession of; to occupy; to derive title to; as, to hold office.

Hold ⁴

Definition: To impose restraint upon; to limit in motion or action; to bind legally or morally; to confine; to restrain.

Hold ⁵

Definition: To maintain in being or action; to carry on; to prosecute, as a course of conduct or an argument; to continue; to sustain.

Hold ⁶

Definition: To prosecute, have, take, or join in, as something which is the result of united action; as to, hold a meeting, a festival, a session, etc.; hence, to direct and bring about officially; to conduct or preside at; as, the general held a council of war; a judge holds a court; a clergyman holds a service.

Hold ⁷

Definition: To receive and retain; to contain as a vessel; as, this pail holds milk; hence, to be able to receive and retain; to have capacity or containing power for.

Hold ⁸

Definition: To accept, as an opinion; to be the adherent of, openly or privately; to persist in, as a purpose; to maintain; to sustain.

Hold ⁹

Definition: To consider; to regard; to esteem; to account; to think; to judge.

Hold ¹⁰

Definition: To bear, carry, or manage; as he holds himself erect; he holds his head high.

Hold ¹¹

Definition: Not to more; to halt; to stop;-mostly in the imperative.

Hold ¹²

Definition: Not to give way; not to part or become separated; to remain unbroken or unsubdued.

Hold ¹³

Definition: Not to fail or be found wanting; to continue; to last; to endure a test or trial; to abide; to persist.

Hold ¹⁴

Definition: Not to fall away, desert, or prove recreant; to remain attached; to cleave;-often with with, to, or for.

Hold ¹⁵

Definition: To derive right or title; generally with of.

Hold ¹⁶

Definition: The act of holding, as in or with the hands or arms; the manner of holding, whether firm or loose; seizure; grasp; clasp; gripe; possession; often used with the verbs take and lay.

Hold ¹⁷

Definition: The authority or ground to take or keep; claim.

Hold ¹⁸

Definition: Binding power and influence.

Hold ¹⁹

Definition: Something that may be grasped; means of support.

Hold ²⁰

Definition: A place of confinement; a prison; confinement; custody; guard.

Hold ²¹

Definition: A place of security; a fortified place; a fort; a castle; often called a stronghold.

Hold ²²

Definition: A character [thus placed over or under a note or rest, and indicating that it is to be prolonged; called also pause, and corona.

hold ²³

Definition: the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"

hold ²⁴

Definition: the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo

hold ²⁵

Definition: the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip"

hold ²⁶

Definition: a cell in a jail or prison

hold ²⁷

Definition: a stronghold

hold ²⁸

Definition: power by which something or someone is affected or dominated; "he has a hold over them"

hold ²⁹

Definition: understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of accounting practices"

hold ³⁰

Definition: a state of being confined (usually for a short time); "his detention was politically motivated"; "the prisoner is on hold"; "he is in the custody of police"

hold ³¹

Definition: time during which some action is awaited; "instant replay caused too long a delay"; "he ordered a hold in the action"

hold ³²

Definition: keep from exhaling or expelling; "hold your breath"

hold ³³

Definition: remain committed to; "I hold to these ideas"

hold ³⁴

Definition: assert or affirm; "Rousseau''s philosophy holds that people are inherently good"

hold ³⁵

Definition: keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view; "take for granted"; "view as important"; "hold these truths to be self-evident"; "I hold him personally responsible"

hold ³⁶

Definition: hold the attention of; "The soprano held the audience"; "This story held our interest"; "She can hold an audience spellbound"

hold ³⁷

Definition: be in accord; be in agreement; "We agreed on the terms of the settlement"; "I can''t agree with you!"; "I hold with those who say life is sacred"; "Both philosophers concord on this point"

hold ³⁸

Definition: declare to be; "She was declared incompetent"; "judge held that the defendant was innocent"

hold ³⁹

Definition: bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted; "He''s held by a contract"; "I''ll hold you by your promise"

hold ⁴⁰

Definition: protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy''s attacks"

hold ⁴¹

Definition: aim, point, or direct; "Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames"

hold ⁴²

Definition: drink alcohol without showing ill effects; "He can hold his liquor"; "he had drunk more than he could carry"

hold ⁴³

Definition: have or hold in one''s hands or grip; "Hold this bowl for a moment, please"; "A crazy idea took hold of him"

hold ⁴⁴

Definition: be the physical support of; carry the weight of; "The beam holds up the roof"; "He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam"; "What''s holding that mirror?"

hold ⁴⁵

Definition: to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement; "This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"; "About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade"; "The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center"; "The terrorists h

hold ⁴⁶

Definition: cover as for protection against noise or smell; "She held her ears when the jackhammer started to operate"; "hold one''s nose"

hold ⁴⁷

Definition: support or hold in a certain manner; "She holds her head high"; "He carried himself upright"

hold ⁴⁸

Definition: organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course"

hold ⁴⁹

Definition: maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings); "bear a grudge"; "entertain interesting notions"; "harbor a resentment"

hold ⁵⁰

Definition: cause to stop; "Halt the engines"; "Arrest the progress"; "halt the presses"

hold ⁵¹

Definition: have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense; "She has in the bank"; "He has got two beautiful daughters"; "She holds a Master''s degree from Harvard"

hold ⁵²

Definition: secure and keep for possible future use or application; "The landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right to disagree"

hold ⁵³

Definition: have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices; "She bears the title of Duchess"; "He held the governorship for almost a decade"

hold ⁵⁴

Definition: take and maintain control over, often by violent means; "The dissatisfied students held the President''s office for almost a week"

hold ⁵⁵

Definition: keep from departing; "Hold the taxi"; "Hold the horse"

hold ⁵⁶

Definition: arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance; "reserve me a seat on a flight"; "The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family"; "please hold a table at Maxim''s"

hold ⁵⁷

Definition: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"

hold ⁵⁸

Definition: stop dealing with; "hold all calls to the President''s office while he is in a meeting"

hold ⁵⁹

Definition: be valid, applicable, or true; "This theory still holds"

hold ⁶⁰

Definition: be pertinent or relevant or applicable; "The same laws apply to you!"; "This theory holds for all irrational numbers"; "The same rules go for everyone"

hold ⁶¹

Definition: keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"; "hold in place"; "She always held herself as a lady"; "The students keep me on my toes"

hold ⁶²

Definition: remain in a certain state, position, or condition; "The weather held"; "They held on the road and kept marching"

hold ⁶³

Definition: contain or hold; have within; "The jar carries wine"; "The canteen holds fresh water"; "This can contains water"

hold ⁶⁴

Definition: be capable of holding or containing; "This box won''t take all the items"; "The flask holds one gallon"

hold ⁶⁵

Definition: resist or confront with resistance; "The politician defied public opinion"; "The new material withstands even the greatest wear and tear"; "The bridge held"

hold ⁶⁶

Definition: have room for; hold without crowding; "This hotel can accommodate guests"; "The theater admits people"; "The auditorium can''t hold more than people"

hold ⁶⁷

Definition: have as a major characteristic; "The novel holds many surprises"; "The book holds in store much valuable advise"