Definition of holding
(Entry 1 of 2)
holding
adjectiveDefinition of holding (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: having the effect of holding back or delaying something
the [war] represented a holding action against the spread of world Communism— Sidney Offit
2
: intended for usually temporary storage or retention
a holding tank
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The first known use of holding was in the 15th century
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