| absorb |
to hold the full attention of. [1/2 definitions] |
| album |
a book with blank pages or empty pockets in which a collection can be placed. An album can hold photographs, stamps, or mementos. [1/2 definitions] |
| amuse |
to hold the interest of in a pleasant way; entertain. [1/2 definitions] |
| anchor |
to make secure or hold steady. [1/4 definitions] |
| arrest |
to seize and hold or imprison for breaking the law. [2/4 definitions] |
| bag |
a soft container made of cloth, paper, or leather, used to hold things; sack; pouch. [1/4 definitions] |
| balance |
to hold steady. [1/6 definitions] |
| bar1 |
a length of metal or other strong, solid material often used to hold something back, support something, or hold things together. [1/10 definitions] |
| barrel |
the amount that such a container can hold. [1/4 definitions] |
| basin |
an open, shallow bowl used to hold water for washing. [1/2 definitions] |
| bear1 |
to hold up or support. [1/7 definitions] |
| bob2 |
to try to take hold of floating or hanging objects with the mouth as part of a game. [1/4 definitions] |
| bottle |
a container with a narrow neck and no handle used to hold or pour liquids. A bottle is usually made of glass or plastic. [2/3 definitions] |
| bottle up |
to control or hold in; not express. |
| brace |
to support, hold steady, or provide strength with or as if with a brace. [1/7 definitions] |
| braces |
the British word for a pair of straps that hold trousers up. "Braces" has the same meaning as "suspenders." [1/2 definitions] |
| cabinet |
a piece of furniture with shelves, compartments, or drawers and usually covered by a door or doors. Cabinets are used to store or hold objects. [1/2 definitions] |
| capture |
to take hold or gain control of by force or through planning. [1/3 definitions] |
| carry |
to hold oneself in a certain way. [1/4 definitions] |
| carton |
a box made of thick paper or of plastic made to hold one particular type of product. |
| cartridge |
a special container made to hold film so that it is easy to load into a camera. [1/3 definitions] |