holddown en · NOUN
Etymology
Deverbal from hold down.
Meanings
- That which holds something down.
- A clamping device that holds another structural element in place.
- A period during which a network router ignores messages about a currently unreachable route, giving it time to become reachable again.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| holddowns | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| hold-down | alternative | lexicographic |