Scrabble and Words with Friends

• HOLDS is a valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. Scrabble uses the TWL word list.
  

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• HOLDS is a valid Words with Friends word worth 9 points. Words with Friends uses the ENABLE word list.
  

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• HOLDS is a 5 letter word containing the letters d, h, l, o, s.

Definitions

• hold

  noun the act of grasping

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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

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• hold

  noun time during which some action is awaited

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• hold

  noun a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

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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'

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• hold

  verb have or hold in one's hands or grip

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• hold

  verb organize or be responsible for

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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

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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

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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

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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

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• hold

  verb protect against a challenge or attack

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• hold

  verb bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted

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• hold

  verb hold the attention of

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• hold

  verb remain committed to

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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

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• hold

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

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• hold

  verb keep from departing

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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

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• hold

  verb drink alcohol without showing ill effects

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• hold

  verb aim, point, or direct

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• hold

  verb declare to be

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• hold

  verb be in accord; be in agreement

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• hold

  verb keep from exhaling or expelling

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Words that sound like 'holds'

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