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Holding

[ˈhəʉɫdɪŋ]

To grasp or grip.

📖 Definitions of "Holding"

verb
  1. 1

    To grasp or grip.

    "Hold the pencil like this."

  2. 2

    To contain or store.

    "This package holds six bottles."

  3. 3

    (heading) To maintain or keep to a position or state.

  4. 4

    (heading) To maintain or keep to particular opinions, promises, actions.

noun
  1. 1

    Something that one owns, especially stocks and bonds.

  2. 2

    A determination of law made by a court.

  3. 3

    A tenure; a farm or other estate held of another.

  4. 4

    That which holds, binds, or influences.

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