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. / (obsolete) Logic; consistency.

present participle of hold

plural of holding

present participle of hold on

a surname

present participle of hold it

(obsolete) Gracious; friendly; faithful; true.

A grasp or grip. / An act or instance of holding. / 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.

(transitive) To grasp or grip. / (transitive) To contain or store. / (transitive) To have and keep possession of something. / (transitive) To reserve. / (transitive) To cause to wait or delay.

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