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According to WordNet, the noun "hold" has 9 sense(s).

105806623 understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of accounting practices".

113999663 a state of being confined (usually for a short time); "his detention was politically motivated"; "the prisoner is on hold"; "he is in the custody of police".

102964634 the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo.

103485997 the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it; "he grabbed the hammer by the handle"; "it was an old briefcase but it still had a good grip".

103525372 a stronghold.

103525252 a cell in a jail or prison.

105197232 power by which something or someone is affected or dominated; "he has a hold over them".

115272029 time during which some action is awaited; "instant replay caused too long a delay"; "he ordered a hold in the action".

100812526 the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing".


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