| hold | designed for (usually temporary) retention |
|---|---|
| hold | a jail in a courthouse where accused persons can be confined during a trial |
| hold | a company with controlling shares in other companies |
| hold | a device for holding something |
| hold | the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later |
| hold | a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal |
| hold | a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms |
| hold | an official who remains in office after his term |
| hold | robbery at gunpoint |
| hold | the act of delaying |
| hold | an armed thief |