Definition of hold

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Hold (v. t.) 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..

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Chore :: Chore (n.) A small job; in the pl., the regular or daily light work of a household or farm, either within or without doors..
Workbox :: Workbox (n.) A box for holding instruments or materials for work.
Lanier :: Lanier (n.) A strap used to fasten together parts of armor, to hold the shield by, and the like..
Villain :: Villain (n.) One who holds lands by a base, or servile, tenure, or in villenage; a feudal tenant of the lowest class, a bondman or servant..
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..
Panshon :: Panshon (n.) An earthen vessel wider at the top than at the bottom, -- used for holding milk and for various other purposes..
Fasten :: Fasten (a.) To cause to hold together or to something else; to attach or unite firmly; to cause to cleave to something , or to cleave together, by any means; as, to fasten boards together with nails or cords; to fasten anything in our thoughts..
Eligible :: Eligible (a.) That may be selected; proper or qualified to be chosen; legally qualified to be elected and to hold office.
Candleholder :: Candleholder (n.) One who, or that which, holds a candle; also, one who assists another, but is otherwise not of importance..
Gluepot :: Gluepot (n.) A utensil for melting glue, consisting of an inner pot holding the glue, immersed in an outer one containing water which is heated to soften the glue..
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..
Homager :: Homager (n.) One who does homage, or holds land of another by homage; a vassal..
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..
Tail :: Tail (v. i.) To hold by the end; -- said of a timber when it rests upon a wall or other support; -- with in or into.
Save-all :: Save-all (n.) A device in a candlestick to hold the ends of candles, so that they be burned..
Holder :: Holder (n.) The payee of a bill of exchange or a promissory note, or the one who owns or holds it..
Engage :: Engage (v. t.) To gain over; to win and attach; to attract and hold; to draw.
Chorus :: Chorus (n.) A company of persons supposed to behold what passed in the acts of a tragedy, and to sing the sentiments which the events suggested in couplets or verses between the acts; also, that which was thus sung by the chorus..
Brace :: Brace (n.) That which holds anything tightly or supports it firmly; a bandage or a prop.
Propriety :: Propriety (n.) Individual right to hold property; ownership by personal title; property.
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