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\ ˈhōl(d)-ˌdau̇n 
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\Definition of hold-down
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : something used to fasten an object in place
2a : an act of holding down
b : limit agreed to wage-rate hold-downs
hold down
verbheld down; holding down; holds down
Definition of hold down (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : to keep within limits
hold the noise down
2 : to assume or have responsibility for
holding down two jobs
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The first known use of hold-down was in 1533
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