Definition of hold

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Hold (n.) A place of security; a fortified place; a fort; a castle; -- often called a stronghold.

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Gasometer :: Gasometer (n.) An apparatus for holding and measuring of gas; in gas works, a huge iron cylinder closed at one end and having the other end immersed in water, in which it is made to rise or fall, according to the volume of gas it contains, or the pressure required..
Tentful :: Tentful (n.) As much, or as many, as a tent will hold..
Cell :: Cell (n.) A jar of vessel, or a division of a compound vessel, for holding the exciting fluid of a battery..
Stand :: Stand (n.) To hold a course at sea; as, to stand from the shore; to stand for the harbor..
Presbyterian :: Presbyterian (a.) Of or pertaining to a presbyter, or to ecclesiastical government by presbyters; relating to those who uphold church government by presbyters; also, to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of a communion so governed..
Pedestal :: Pedestal (n.) A casting secured to the frame of a truck and forming a jaw for holding a journal box.
Combine :: Combine (v. t.) To bind; to hold by a moral tie.
Bridle :: Bridle (v. i.) To hold up the head, and draw in the chin, as an expression of pride, scorn, or resentment; to assume a lofty manner; -- usually with up..
Morsing Horn :: Morsing horn () A horn or flask for holding powder, as for priming..
Pluralize :: Pluralize (v. i.) To hold more than one benefice at the same time.
Household :: Household (n.) Those who dwell under the same roof and compose a family.
Bandbox :: Bandbox (n.) A light box of pasteboard or thin wood, usually cylindrical, for holding ruffs (the bands of the 17th century), collars, caps, bonnets, etc..
Constrain :: Constrain (v. t.) To secure by bonds; to chain; to bond or confine; to hold tightly; to constringe.
Intenible :: Intenible (a.) Incapable of holding or containing.
Cat :: Cat (n.) A double tripod (for holding a plate, etc.), having six feet, of which three rest on the ground, in whatever position in is placed..
Handyy-dandy :: Handyy-dandy (n.) A child's play, one child guessing in which closed hand the other holds some small object, winning the object if right and forfeiting an equivalent if wrong; hence, forfeit..
Oleoresin :: Oleoresin (n.) A liquid or semiliquid preparation extracted (as from capsicum, cubebs, or ginger) by means of ether, and consisting of fixed or volatile oil holding resin in solution..
Possessioner :: Possessioner (n.) A possessor; a property holder.
Case :: Case (n.) A box, sheath, or covering; as, a case for holding goods; a case for spectacles; the case of a watch; the case (capsule) of a cartridge; a case (cover) for a book..
Thurrok :: Thurrok (n.) The hold of a ship; a sink.
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