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holding

Pronunciation: [/ˈhəʊldɪŋ/]

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holding: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use holding in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “physical object”

(noun) something that you hold or grasp with your hands. It can be a container, a tool, or anything else you carry.

Example

She had a tight holding on the handlebars of her bike.

Example

He accidentally dropped the holding and it shattered into pieces.

Example

What are you holding in your hands right now?

Context: “action”

(verb) the act of physically holding onto something. It means to have a tight grip on an object to keep it from falling or moving.

Example

She was holding a bouquet of flowers in her hands.

Example

He was not holding onto the railing and almost fell down the stairs.

Example

Can you hold this box for me while I open the door?

How to pronounce holding

Pronunciation: [/ˈhəʊldɪŋ/]

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