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The correct spelling is holds.
How to pronounce holds
/həʊldz/
nounIPA: /həʊldz/
Say it like: Hol-ds
The correct spelling is holds. A grasp or grip. For example: "Keep a firm hold on the handlebars."
Usage Examples
“Keep a firm hold on the handlebars.”
“Can I have a hold of the baby?”
“Senator X placed a hold on the bill, then went to the library and placed a hold on a book.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A grasp or grip.
- 2.An act or instance of holding.
- 3.A place where animals are held for safety
- 4.An order that something is to be reserved or delayed, limiting or preventing how it can be dealt with.
- 5.Something reserved or kept.
verb
- 1.To grasp or grip.
- 2.To contain or store.
- 3.(heading) To maintain or keep to a position or state.
- 4.(heading) To maintain or keep to particular opinions, promises, actions.
- 5.To win one's own service game.
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