armed |
holding or bearing weapons. [1/4 definitions] |
arresting |
capable of attracting and holding attention. [1/2 definitions] |
assistant |
a person holding a secondary or junior position in an office or organization. [1/2 definitions] |
assoc. |
abbreviation of "associate," or "associates," a person or persons holding a subordinate rank of membership. |
associate |
a person holding a subordinate rank of membership. [1/10 definitions] |
asst. |
abbreviation of "assistant," a person holding a secondary or junior position in an office or organization. |
baronage |
the class of persons holding the rank of baron. [1/2 definitions] |
barrette |
a small clasp, often decorative, used for holding a woman's or girl's hair in place. |
bell jar |
a bell-shaped glass vessel for holding gases or a vacuum. [1/2 definitions] |
binder |
a large, sturdy notebook cover that contains a device for holding loose papers. [1/4 definitions] |
binding |
the act of fastening, securing, and holding tight or together. [1/6 definitions] |
brace |
a tool used for holding and turning wood-boring bits. [1/10 definitions] |
breadbasket |
a basket for holding or serving bread. [1/2 definitions] |
Britannia |
Great Britain or the British Empire, often represented as a seated, helmeted woman holding a trident. [1/3 definitions] |
candle |
to check the freshness of an egg by holding it in front of a light. [1/4 definitions] |
captain |
a commissioned officer of the U.S. Army, Air Force, or Marines holding the rank immediately below major. [3/8 definitions] |
case2 |
a receptacle for holding or carrying; container. [1/5 definitions] |
chatelaine |
a clasp for holding keys or charms, worn at the waist. [1/3 definitions] |
ciborium |
a lidded container for holding sacred wafers for the Eucharist. [1/2 definitions] |
clinch |
in boxing, the act of holding an opponent with the arms to impede hitting. [1/8 definitions] |
clip2 |
a device holding several bullets that is inserted into a gun; cartridge clip. [1/5 definitions] |