underhold

English

Etymology

From under- +‎ hold.

Pronunciation

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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

• overhold

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

• (gymnastics): undergrip

Norwegian Bokmål

Verb

underhold

1. imperative of underholde