hold (4 letters)
hold
8
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble score
- 8 points
- Frequency
- Common
- Pronunciation
- HOHLD
What it means
- noun — the act of grasping
- noun — understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
- noun — power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
- noun — time during which some action is awaited
- noun — a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
- noun — a stronghold
- noun — a cell in a jail or prison
- noun — the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
- noun — the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
- verb — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'
- verb — have or hold in one's hands or grip
- verb — organize or be responsible for
- verb — have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
- verb — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
- verb — maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
- verb — to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
- verb — secure and keep for possible future use or application
- verb — have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
- verb — be the physical support of; carry the weight of
- verb — contain or hold; have within
- verb — have room for; hold without crowding
- verb — remain in a certain state, position, or condition
- verb — support or hold in a certain manner
- verb — be valid, applicable, or true
- verb — assert or affirm
- verb — have as a major characteristic
- verb — be capable of holding or containing
- verb — arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
- verb — protect against a challenge or attack
- verb — bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
- verb — hold the attention of
- verb — remain committed to
- verb — resist or confront with resistance
- verb — be pertinent or relevant or applicable
- verb — stop dealing with
- verb — lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
- verb — keep from departing
- verb — take and maintain control over, often by violent means
- verb — cause to stop
- verb — cover as for protection against noise or smell
- verb — drink alcohol without showing ill effects
- verb — aim, point, or direct
- verb — declare to be
- verb — be in accord; be in agreement
- verb — keep from exhaling or expelling