holding

Meanings

the act of retaining something
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone; ;
keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,
have or hold in one's hands or grip;
organize or be responsible for;
have or possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense;
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view;
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings);
to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement;
secure and keep for possible future use or application;
have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices;
be the physical support of; carry the weight of;

"What's holding that mirror?"

contain or hold; have within;
have room for; hold without crowding;
remain in a certain state, position, or condition;
support or hold in a certain manner;
be valid, applicable, or true;
assert or affirm;
have as a major characteristic;
be capable of holding or containing;
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance;
protect against a challenge or attack;
bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted;
hold the attention of;
remain committed to;
resist or confront with resistance;
be pertinent or relevant or applicable;
stop dealing with;
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits;
keep from departing;
take and maintain control over, often by violent means;
cause to stop;
cover as for protection against noise or smell;
drink alcohol without showing ill effects;
aim, point, or direct;
declare to be;
be in accord; be in agreement;
keep from exhaling or expelling;
HOLDING n pl. -S something held

Synonyms

Scrabble Score: 12

holding is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

holding is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

holding is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

holding is a valid Words With Friends word