Definition of hold

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Hold (n.) 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..

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Bobbin :: Bobbin (n.) A small pin, or cylinder, formerly of bone, now most commonly of wood, used in the making of pillow lace. Each thread is wound on a separate bobbin which hangs down holding the thread at a slight tension..
Decanter :: Decanter (n.) A vessel used to decant liquors, or for receiving decanted liquors; a kind of glass bottle used for holding wine or other liquors, from which drinking glasses are filled..
Gag :: Gag (v. t.) To pry or hold open by means of a gag.
Witness :: Witness (v. i.) One who is cognizant; a person who beholds, or otherwise has personal knowledge of, anything; as, an eyewitness; an earwitness..
Demon :: Demon (n.) A spirit, or immaterial being, holding a middle place between men and deities in pagan mythology..
Superfine :: Superficies (n.) A real right consisting of a grant by a landed proprietor of a piece of ground, bearing a strong resemblance to the long building leases granted by landholders in England, in consideration of a rent, and under reservation of the ownership of the soil..
Constrain :: Constrain (v. t.) To secure by bonds; to chain; to bond or confine; to hold tightly; to constringe.
Household :: Household (a.) Belonging to the house and family; domestic; as, household furniture; household affairs..
Wiper :: Wiper (n.) A rod, or an attachment for a rod, for holding a rag with which to wipe out the bore of the barrel..
Feudalist :: Feudalist (n.) An upholder of feudalism.
Saltmouth :: Saltmouth (n.) A wide-mouthed bottle with glass stopper for holding chemicals, especially crystallized salts..
Bag :: Bag (n.) A sack or pouch, used for holding anything; as, a bag of meal or of money..
Magazine :: Magazine (n.) A chamber in a gun for holding a number of cartridges to be fed automatically to the piece.
Immersionist :: Immersionist (n.) One who holds the doctrine that immersion is essential to Christian baptism.
Look :: Look (v. i.) In the imperative: see; behold; take notice; take care; observe; -- used to call attention.
Hug :: Hug (v. t.) To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.
Negotiate :: Negotiate (v. i.) To hold intercourse respecting a treaty, league, or convention; to treat with, respecting peace or commerce; to conduct communications or conferences..
Closet :: Closet (n.) A small apartment, or recess in the side of a room, for household utensils, clothing, etc..
Spit :: Spit (n.) A long, slender, pointed rod, usually of iron, for holding meat while roasting..
Household :: Household (n.) A line of ancestory; a race or house.
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