Thesaurus: holding

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1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Hold
2. n. The act or state of sustaining, grasping, or retaining.
3. n. A tenure; a farm or other estate held of another.
4. n. That which holds, binds, or influences.
5. n. The burden or chorus of a song.
6. n. the act of retaining something
7. n. something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
8. 1. The act or state of sustaining, grasping, or retaining. 2. A tenure; a farm or other estate held of another. 3. That which holds, binds, or influences. Burke. 4. The burden or chorus of a song. [Obs.] Shak. Holding note (Mus.), a note sustained in one part, while the other parts move.
9. j:24/n:76 n the act of retaining something n something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone; v keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean" v have or hold in one's hands or grip v organize or be responsible for v have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense v keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view v maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) v to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement v secure and keep for possible future use or application v have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices v be the physical support of; carry the weight of v contain or hold; have within v have room for; hold without crowding v remain in a certain state, position, or condition v support or hold in a certain manner v be valid, applicable, or true v assert or affirm v have as a major characteristic v be capable of holding or containing v arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance v protect against a challenge or attack v bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted v hold the attention of v remain committed to v resist or confront with resistance v be pertinent or relevant or applicable v stop dealing with v lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits v keep from departing v take and maintain control over, often by violent means v cause to stop v cover as for protection against noise or smell v drink alcohol without showing ill effects v aim, point, or direct v declare to be v be in accord; be in agreement v keep from exhaling or expelling