Definition of hold

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Hold (n.) Something that may be grasped; means of support.

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Cask :: Cask (n.) A barrel-shaped vessel made of staves headings, and hoops, usually fitted together so as to hold liquids. It may be larger or smaller than a barrel..
Stag :: Stag (n.) One who applies for the allotment of shares in new projects, with a view to sell immediately at a premium, and not to hold the stock..
Underbearer :: Underbearer (n.) One who supports or sustains; especially, at a funeral, one of those who bear the copse, as distinguished from a bearer, or pallbearer, who helps to hold up the pall..
Pailful :: Pailful (n.) The quantity that a pail will hold.
Diestock :: Diestock (n.) A stock to hold the dies used for cutting screws.
Incredulity :: Incredulity (n.) The state or quality of being i/credulous; a withholding or refusal of belief; skepticism; unbelief; disbelief.
Anchor :: Anchor (n.) Any instrument or contrivance serving a purpose like that of a ship's anchor, as an arrangement of timber to hold a dam fast; a contrivance to hold the end of a bridge cable, or other similar part; a contrivance used by founders to hold the core of a mold in place..
Tenure :: Tenure (n.) The manner of holding lands and tenements of a superior.
Hold :: Hold (n. i.) In general, to keep one's self in a given position or condition; to remain fixed. Hence:.
Vatful :: Vatful (n.) As much as a vat will hold; enough to fill a vat.
Upholder :: Upholder (n.) One who, or that which, upholds; a supporter; a defender; a sustainer..
Unstock :: Unstock (v. t.) To deprive of a stock; to remove the stock from; to loose from that which fixes, or holds fast..
Have :: Have (v. t.) To hold in possession or control; to own; as, he has a farm..
Incontinency :: Incontinency (n.) Incapacity to hold; hence, incapacity to hold back or restrain; the quality or state of being incontinent; want of continence; failure to restrain the passions or appetites; indulgence of lust; lewdness..
Inhibit :: Inhibit (v. t.) To check; to hold back; to restrain; to hinder.
Hideous :: Hideous (a.) Frightful, shocking, or offensive to the eyes; dreadful to behold; as, a hideous monster; hideous looks..
Fly :: Fly (v. i.) The piece hinged to the needle, which holds the engaged loop in position while the needle is penetrating another loop; a latch..
Necklace :: Necklace (n.) A rope or chain fitted around the masthead to hold hanging blocks for jibs and stays.
Footing :: Footing (n.) Standing; position; established place; basis for operation; permanent settlement; foothold.
Ploughman :: Ploughman (n.) One who plows, or who holds and guides a plow; hence, a husbandman..
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