holding
Pronunciation:
[ˈhəʉɫdɪŋ][ˈhəʊɫdɪŋ][ˈhoʊɫdɪŋ]verb
Definitions
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.
noun
Definitions
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.