holding

/ˈhəʊldɪŋ/noun
RareNot in standard dictionaries
1

Something that one owns, especially stocks and bonds.

2

A determination of law made by a court.

3

A tenure; a farm or other estate held of another.

4

Logic; consistency.

5

A foul consisting of impermissibly restricting the movement of an opposing player with the hands or stick.

6

The burden or chorus of a song.

7

That which holds, binds, or influences; hold; influence; power.

8

A holding company, or other kind of company (by back-translation from Russian холдинг (xolding)).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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