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hol-
holandric
Holarctic
hold (1)
hold (2)
hold back
hold button
hold down
hold-down
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hold-down
hold-down (plural hold-downs)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. restraint on wages or prices: a restraint or limitation of price increases or pay raises
2. something holding object in place: something that holds another thing in place
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