Definition of hold

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Hold (n. i.) Not to give way; not to part or become separated; to remain unbroken or unsubdued.

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Gib :: Gib (n.) A piece or slip of metal or wood, notched or otherwise, in a machine or structure, to hold other parts in place or bind them together, or to afford a bearing surface; -- usually held or adjusted by means of a wedge, key, or screw..
Thimbleful :: Thimbleful (n.) As much as a thimble will hold; a very small quantity.
Great :: Great (superl.) Holding a chief position; elevated: lofty: eminent; distingushed; foremost; principal; as, great men; the great seal; the great marshal, etc..
House :: House (n.) Household affairs; domestic concerns; particularly in the phrase to keep house. See below.
Hold :: Hold (n.) A place of security; a fortified place; a fort; a castle; -- often called a stronghold.
Extend :: Extend (v. t.) To hold out or reach forth, as the arm or hand..
Dubber :: Dubber (n.) A globular vessel or bottle of leather, used in India to hold ghee, oil, etc..
Handle :: Handle (v. t.) To touch; to feel with the hand; to use or hold with the hand.
Incumbrancer :: Incumbrancer (n.) One who holds an incumbrance, or some legal claim, lien, or charge on an estate..
Utilitarian :: Utilitarian (n.) One who holds the doctrine of utilitarianism.
King :: King (n.) One who, or that which, holds a supreme position or rank; a chief among competitors; as, a railroad king; a money king; the king of the lobby; the king of beasts..
Intrusion :: Intrusion (n.) The entry of a stranger, after a particular estate or freehold is determined, before the person who holds in remainder or reversion has taken possession..
Household :: Household (n.) A line of ancestory; a race or house.
Guards :: Guards (n. pl.) A body of picked troops; as, The Household Guards..
Sororize :: Sororize (v. i.) To associate, or hold fellowship, as sisters; to have sisterly feelings; -- analogous to fraternize..
Well :: Well (v. i.) A compartment in the middle of the hold of a fishing vessel, made tight at the sides, but having holes perforated in the bottom to let in water for the preservation of fish alive while they are transported to market..
Stadtholderate :: Stadtholder (n.) Formerly, the chief magistrate of the United Provinces of Holland; also, the governor or lieutenant governor of a province..
Imparl :: Imparl (v. i.) To hold discourse; to parley.
Munition :: Munition (n.) Fortification; stronghold.
Outdweller :: Outdweller (n.) One who holds land in a parish, but lives elsewhere..
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