noun

1. A grasp or grip.

   “Keep a firm hold on the handlebars.”

2. An act or instance of holding.

   “Can I have a hold of the baby?”

3. A place where animals are held for safety

verb

1. To grasp or grip.

   “Hold the pencil like this.”

2. To contain or store.

   “This package holds six bottles.”

3. (heading) To maintain or keep to a position or state.

Synonyms: clasp, grasp, grip, own, happen