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English dictionary: words starting with hold - page 2

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noun

A firm grip.

Usage examples:

Lattice panels, wires, or rough surfaces give tendrils and holdfasts a place to latch onto.
noun

A firm grip.

Usage examples:

Lattice panels, wires, or rough surfaces give tendrils and holdfasts a place to latch onto.
noun

An area of land held by lease.

Usage examples:

He stated he had approximately 180 acres of his own land but also had rented other holdings through…
verb

Grasp, carry, or support with one's hands.

Usage examples:

She was holding a brown leather suitcase
phrasal verb

To stop something from happening or advancing, or to keep someone from doing something

Usage examples:

She held back from interfering in their arguments., sandbags will hold back the flood waters for a …
phrasal verb

To stop something from happening, or to be delayed

Usage examples:

They’re hoping to hold off surgery until he’s stronger., i hope the rain holds off until we get home.
noun

An area of land held by lease.

Usage examples:

He stated he had approximately 180 acres of his own land but also had rented other holdings through…
noun

An act of resisting something or refusing to accept what is offered.

Usage examples:

A defiant holdout against a commercial culture
noun

An act of resisting something or refusing to accept what is offered.

Usage examples:

A defiant holdout against a commercial culture
noun

A person or thing surviving from an earlier time, especially someone surviving in office.

Usage examples:

Young is the only holdover from the 2002 team
noun

A person or thing surviving from an earlier time, especially someone surviving in office.

Usage examples:

Young is the only holdover from the 2002 team
verb

Grasp, carry, or support with one's hands.

Usage examples:

She was holding a brown leather suitcase
noun

An act or manner of grasping something; a grip.

Usage examples:

He caught hold of her arm
noun

A situation that causes delay.

Usage examples:

The road closure will cause lengthy hold-ups
noun

A situation that causes delay.

Usage examples:

The road closure will cause lengthy hold-ups

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