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underhold en · NOUN

Pronunciation

Etymology

From under- + hold. Compare German unterhalten (“to maintain”).

Meanings

  1. An unfair seizing of an opponent under the arms.
  2. An underhand grip, especially while hanging from a bar.

Forms

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underholds Number=Plur lexicographic

Synonyms

undergrip

underhold en · VERB

Pronunciation

Etymology

From under- + hold. Compare German unterhalten (“to maintain”).

Meanings

  1. To support or uphold, especially from beneath; sustain.
  2. To hold a note for a shorter duration than required.
  3. To hold (an infant or child) for less time than needed.

Forms

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underholden Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
underholding Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
underheld Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
underheld Tense=Past lexicographic
underholds Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic

Antonyms

overhold