underhold

English

Etymology

From under- + hold.

Verb

underhold (third-person singular simple present underholds, present participle underholding, simple past underheld, past participle underheld or underholden)

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

Antonyms

Noun

underhold (plural underholds)

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

Synonyms

Norwegian Bokmål

Verb

underhold

  1. imperative of underholde
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