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Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
noun
An unfair seizing of an opponent under the arms.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war, wrestling
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noun
An underhand grip, especially while hanging from a bar.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: gymnastics, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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verb
To support or uphold, especially from beneath; sustain.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To hold a note for a shorter duration than required.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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verb
To hold (an infant or child) for less time than needed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
From under- + hold. Compare German unterhalten (“to maintain”).
