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held

Definition of HELD

past and past participle of hold
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Rhymes with HELD

eld, geld, meld, shelled, weld
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held

Definition of HELD for Kids

past and past participle of hold

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13 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. held
  2. hold
  3. held ball
  4. closely held
  5. hold away
  6. hold back
  7. hold down
  8. hold off
  9. hold on
  10. hold out
  11. hold over
  12. hold together
  13. hold up
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