holding

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[ˈhəʉɫdɪŋ] English

Definitions

verb

To grasp or grip.“Hold the pencil like this.”
To contain or store.“This package holds six bottles.”
(heading) To maintain or keep to a position or state.
(heading) To maintain or keep to particular opinions, promises, actions.

noun

Something that one owns, especially stocks and bonds.
A determination of law made by a court.
A tenure; a farm or other estate held of another.
That which holds, binds, or influences.

Related words

Synonyms

clasp grasp grip own happen property keeping retention retaining retentive belongings material possession shareholding withholding retainage contract recordkeeping tenancy

Antonyms

Associated

subsidiaries hostage button stake holdings sword hands shares owns hand positions referendum

Rhymes

scolding withholding molding upholding unfolding beholding handholding folding shareholding landholding

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