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Meanings
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Used in sports, dance, and technical contexts for a grip, hold, or sustained position. Also appears in compound terms like ホールドアップ.
In climbing, it's hard to find the next hold.
If the dance hold breaks, the lead won't be communicated.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉をホールドするto hold or grip something
The wrestler held down his opponent's arm.
- ホールドを掛けるto apply a hold (e.g. in wrestling or martial arts)
The athlete quickly applied a hold, immobilizing his opponent.
- ホールドを取るto grab a climbing hold
The climber reached out to grab the next hold.