hot sauce - (n) a pungent peppery sauce hot sauce n a pungent peppery sauce Usages, News, Articles and More keteleeria - (n) Asiatic conifers resembling firs keteleeria n Asiatic conifers resembling firs Usages, News, Articles and More kibbutznik - (n) a member of a kibbutz kibbutznik n a member of a kibbutz Usages, News, Articles and More kibe - (n) ulcerated chilblain on the heel kibe n ulcerated chilblain on the heel Usages, News, Articles and More holbrookia - (n) earless lizards holbrookia n earless lizards Usages, News, Articles and More holcus - (n) a genus of Old World grasses widely cultivated in… holcus n a genus of Old World grasses widely cultivated in America Usages, News, Articles and More holcus lanatus - (n) tall European perennial grass having a velvety st… holcus lanatus n tall European perennial grass having a velvety stem; naturalized in United States and used for forage Usages, News, Articles and More holcus mollis - (n) European perennial grass with soft velvety foliage holcus mollis n European perennial grass with soft velvety foliage Usages, News, Articles and More hold - (n) the act of grasping 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 Usages, News, Articles and More hold-down - (n) a limitation or constraint hold-down n a limitation or constraint taxpayers want a hold-down on government spending Usages, News, Articles and More holdall - (n) a capacious bag or basket holdall n a capacious bag or basket Usages, News, Articles and More holder - (n) a holding device holder n a holding device a towel holder a cigarette holder an umbrella holder n a person who holds something n the person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him or to whoever holds it Usages, News, Articles and More holdfast - (n) restraint that attaches to something or holds som… holdfast n restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place Usages, News, Articles and More holding - (n) the act of retaining something holding n the act of retaining something n something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone; v keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., "keep clean" v have or hold in one's hands or grip v organize or be responsible for v have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense v keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view v maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) v to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement 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 What's holding that mirror? v contain or hold; have within v have room for; hold without crowding v remain in a certain state, position, or condition v support or hold in a certain manner v be valid, applicable, or true v assert or affirm v have as a major characteristic v be capable of holding or containing v arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance v protect against a challenge or attack v bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted v hold the attention of v remain committed to v resist or confront with resistance v be pertinent or relevant or applicable v stop dealing with v lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits 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 v drink alcohol without showing ill effects v aim, point, or direct v declare to be v be in accord; be in agreement v keep from exhaling or expelling Usages, News, Articles and More holding cell - (n) a jail in a courthouse where accused persons can … holding cell n a jail in a courthouse where accused persons can be confined during a trial Usages, News, Articles and More holding company - (n) a company with controlling shares in other compan… holding company n a company with controlling shares in other companies Usages, News, Articles and More holding device - (n) a device for holding something holding device n a device for holding something Usages, News, Articles and More holding paddock - (n) a pen where livestock is temporarily confined holding paddock n a pen where livestock is temporarily confined Usages, News, Articles and More holding pattern - (n) a state of inaction with no progress and no change holding pattern n a state of inaction with no progress and no change n the flight path (usually circular) maintained by an aircraft that is awaiting permission to land Usages, News, Articles and More holding pen - (n) a pen where livestock is temporarily confined holding pen n a pen where livestock is temporarily confined Usages, News, Articles and More Next