noun

holds

Translation

holds, grips, cargo bay

The ship's holds were filled with grain.

The wrestler used several different holds.

The climber searched for good hand holds.

((sth.)) a space for cargo on a ship or plane The ship's holds were empty.

((sth.)) a way of gripping sb./sth. The wrestler knew many holds.

Synonyms: grip, grasp, cargo bay, storage

A noun derived from the verb 'to hold'. It refers to a place for 'holding' things (cargo) or a way of 'holding' someone (a grip).

A ship 'holds' cargo in its hold. A wrestler 'holds' an opponent with a hold.