underhold

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-underhold.wav

Word forms

underhold underholds underholding underheld underholden

Etymology

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

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