Scrabble and Words with Friends

• HOLD is a valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. Scrabble uses the TWL word list.
  

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• HOLD is a valid Words with Friends word worth 8 points. Words with Friends uses the ENABLE word list.
  

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• HOLD is a 4 letter word containing the letters d, h, l, o.

Definitions

• hold

  noun the act of grasping
  she kept a firm hold on the railing

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• hold

  noun understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

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• hold

  noun power by which something or someone is affected or dominated
  he has a hold over them

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• hold

  noun time during which some action is awaited
  he ordered a hold in the action

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• hold

  noun a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
  the prisoner is on hold

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• hold

  noun a stronghold

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• hold

  noun a cell in a jail or prison

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• hold

  noun the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

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• hold

  noun the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo

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• hold

  verb cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'
  hold in place

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• hold

  verb have or hold in one's hands or grip
  Hold this bowl for a moment, please
  A crazy idea took hold of him

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• hold

  verb organize or be responsible for
  hold a reception

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• hold

  verb have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
  She holds a Master's degree from Harvard

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• hold

  verb keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
  hold these truths to be self-evident
  I hold him personally responsible

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• hold

  verb maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

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• hold

  verb to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
  This holds the local until the express passengers change trains

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• hold

  verb secure and keep for possible future use or application

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• hold

  verb have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices

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• hold

  verb be the physical support of; carry the weight of
  The beam holds up the roof
  What's holding that mirror?

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• hold

  verb contain or hold; have within
  The canteen holds fresh water

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• hold

  verb have room for; hold without crowding
  The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people

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• hold

  verb remain in a certain state, position, or condition

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• hold

  verb support or hold in a certain manner
  She holds her head high

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• hold

  verb be valid, applicable, or true
  This theory still holds

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• hold

  verb assert or affirm
  Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good

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• hold

  verb have as a major characteristic
  The novel holds many surprises
  The book holds in store much valuable advise

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• hold

  verb be capable of holding or containing
  The flask holds one gallon

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• hold

  verb arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance
  please hold a table at Maxim's

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• hold

  verb protect against a challenge or attack
  Hold that position behind the trees!
  Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks

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• hold

  verb bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
  I'll hold you by your promise

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• hold

  verb hold the attention of
  She can hold an audience spellbound

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• hold

  verb remain committed to
  I hold to these ideas

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• hold

  verb resist or confront with resistance

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• hold

  verb be pertinent or relevant or applicable
  This theory holds for all irrational numbers

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• hold

  verb stop dealing with
  hold all calls to the President's office while he is in a meeting

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• hold

  verb lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
  hold your tongue
  hold your temper

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• hold

  verb keep from departing
  Hold the taxi
  Hold the horse

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• hold

  verb take and maintain control over, often by violent means

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• hold

  verb cause to stop

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• hold

  verb cover as for protection against noise or smell
  hold one's nose

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• hold

  verb drink alcohol without showing ill effects
  He can hold his liquor

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• hold

  verb aim, point, or direct
  Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames

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• hold

  verb declare to be

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• hold

  verb be in accord; be in agreement
  I hold with those who say life is sacred

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• hold

  verb keep from exhaling or expelling
  hold your breath

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• Lookup HOLD using the Merriam-Webster dictionary

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