1. third person singular present of hold; grasps or carries something
2. contains or has the capacity for something
3. maintains a position, opinion, or belief

1. plural of hold; grips or ways of grasping
2. cargo spaces in a ship
Usage: nautical

Examples

• She holds the baby carefully in her arms.
• This container holds two liters of water.
• He holds strong opinions about education reform.
• The company holds its annual meeting in December.
• The rock climber found several good holds on the cliff face.
• The ship’s holds were filled with grain for export.
• The theater holds 500 people for tonight’s performance.
• She holds the record for the fastest marathon time.