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A grasp or grip.

Example: Keep a firm hold on the handlebars.

An act or instance of holding.

Example: Can I have a hold of the baby?

A place where animals are held for safety

An order that something is to be reserved or delayed, limiting or preventing how it can be dealt with.

Example: Senator X placed a hold on the bill, then went to the library and placed a hold on a book.

To grasp or grip.

Example: Hold the pencil like this.

To contain or store.

Example: 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.

The cargo area of a ship or aircraft (often holds or cargo hold).

Example: Put that in the hold.

Gracious; friendly; faithful; true.