hold-down
hold–down
noun \ˈhōld-ˌau̇n\Definition of HOLD-DOWN
1
: something used to fasten an object in place
2
a : an act of holding down b : limit <agreed to wage-rate hold–downs>
First Known Use of HOLD-DOWN
1888
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