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Definition hold in American English

hold noun

noun
/hoʊld/
1

the fact that you are holding someone or something

Example

His hold on her arm tightened.

Example

The boat turned over and she lost her hold.

Synonyms and related words
touch contact hold
2

a way of holding someone, for example in a sport

Example

a wrestling hold

Synonyms and related words
touch contact hold
3

the power or control that someone has over a situation or area

Example

Their forces had consolidated their hold on the area.

Synonyms and related words
oligopoly superpower heft
3.1

power that you have over someone, especially because of something that you know about them

Example

How is it he's got such a strong hold over you?

Synonyms and related words
oligopoly superpower heft
4

the area in an airplane or ship that is used for goods, vehicles, or suitcases

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aft amidships bay aerofoil aft aileron
5

a place where you put your foot or hand so that you do not fall, for example when you are climbing

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abseil ascend ascent
6

the fact that someone manages to continue doing or having something

Example

The nurses were amazed at her tenacious hold on life.

Example

new threats to his hold on power

Synonyms and related words
permanence continuity survival
Definition hold in American English

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