hokkaido
- n the second largest of the four main islands of Japan; to the north of Honshu
hokusai
- n Japanese painter whose work influenced the impressionists (1760-1849)
holarrhena
- n genus of deciduous trees and shrubs of tropical Africa and Asia
holarrhena antidysenterica
- n tropical Asian tree with hard white wood and bark formerly used as a remedy for dysentery and diarrhea
holarrhena pubescens
- n tropical Asian tree with hard white wood and bark formerly used as a remedy for dysentery and diarrhea
holbein
- n German painter and engraver noted for his portraits; he was commissioned by Henry VIII to provide portraits of the English king's prospective brides (1497-1543)
- n German painter of religious works (1465-1524)
holbein the younger
- n German painter and engraver noted for his portraits; he was commissioned by Henry VIII to provide portraits of the English king's prospective brides (1497-1543)
holcus lanatus
- n tall European perennial grass having a velvety stem; naturalized in United States and used for forage
hold
- n the act of grasping
she kept a firm hold on the railing - n understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
- n power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
he has a hold over them - n time during which some action is awaited
he ordered a hold in the action - n a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
the prisoner is on hold - n a stronghold
- n a cell in a jail or prison
- n the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
- n the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
- v keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean"
hold in place - v have or hold in one's hands or grip
A crazy idea took hold of him - v organize or be responsible for
hold a reception - v have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
She holds a Master's degree from Harvard - v keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
hold these truths to be self-evident
I hold him personally responsible - v maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
- v to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
This holds the local until the express passengers change trains - v secure and keep for possible future use or application
- v have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
- v be the physical support of; carry the weight of
The beam holds up the roof
What's holding that mirror? - v contain or hold; have within
The canteen holds fresh water - v have room for; hold without crowding
The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people - v remain in a certain state, position, or condition
- v support or hold in a certain manner
She holds her head high - v be valid, applicable, or true
This theory still holds - v assert or affirm
Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good - v have as a major characteristic
The novel holds many surprises
The book holds in store much valuable advise - v be capable of holding or containing
The flask holds one gallon - v arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
please hold a table at Maxim's - v protect against a challenge or attack
- v bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
I'll hold you by your promise - v hold the attention of
She can hold an audience spellbound - v remain committed to
I hold to these ideas - v resist or confront with resistance
- v be pertinent or relevant or applicable
This theory holds for all irrational numbers - v stop dealing with
hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting - v lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
hold your tongue
hold your temper - v keep from departing
- v take and maintain control over, often by violent means
- v cause to stop
- v cover as for protection against noise or smell
hold one's nose - v drink alcohol without showing ill effects
He can hold his liquor - v aim, point, or direct
- v declare to be
- v be in accord; be in agreement
I hold with those who say life is sacred - v keep from exhaling or expelling
hold your breath