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hold
verb
- to have or keep (something) in your hand, arms, etc.
- to put your arms around (someone) : to embrace or hug (someone)
- to put or keep (something or someone) in a specified place or position
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hold
noun
- the act of holding or gripping something —usually singular —often used figuratively
- a way of holding your opponent in wrestling
- power that is used to control something or someone