Word Finder - hold-up

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A delay or wait.

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What is the hold-up?

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A robbery at gunpoint.

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This is a hold-up! Give us all your money.

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The holding back of a card that could win a trick in order to use it later.

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(in the plural) Women's stockings designed to be worn without suspenders.

Sarah couldn't hold up any longer.

I'm not sure your mortal body will hold up much longer down here.

It was an off-the-shoulder style with spaghetti straps to hold up the bodice and a full skirt that made her waist look small.

Palestine, being less shut in and enjoying a comparatively large general rainfall, would be still a land " flowing with milk and honey " had its forests not been destroyed, and the terracing, which used to hold up soil on the highlands, been maintained.

The gates were intended to hold up the water 4.5 metres, FIG.

Its political leaders in the House of Delegates are restive under the control exercised by the Executive Council, but an attempt to hold up necessary appropriations resulted in the passage in July 1909 of an act continuing the appropriations of the previous year, whenever for any cause the lower house fails to pass the necessary financial legislation.

When the object was only to hold up the hair from the neck, the o-¢Evbovn was used, which, as its name implies, was in the form of a sling; but in this case it was called more particularly 67reQBov¢EVbovrt, as a distinction from the sphendone when worn in front of the head.

The existence of monasticism made it possible at once to hold up a high moral standard before the world and to permit the ordinary Christian to be content with something lower.

This is a square stone vessel of considerable size made to hold up to fifteen pipes (the pipe equals 115 gallons) of wine.

The larger scheme includes three large reservoirs in the Mesaoria to hold up and temporarily store the flood waters of the Pedias and Yalias rivers.

If two boys attempt to fly a kite in a calm, the one must hold up the kite and let go when the other runs.

Obviously, it must be very much smaller when the lining necessary to hold up loose sand is used.

A few well placed Japanese snipers could hold up an American advance for hours.

Episode 3 (4 MAR 85) The Hold Up The staff have to work late to finish stocktaking.

The price depends on when you want ti done by and how well the scam's got to hold up and to who.

The formidable defensive system on which the German Higher Command, apparently with good reasons, relied to hold up the Allied advance until the winter should give pause to active operations and secure for their hard-driven troops and warweary people a little respite from their trials and disillusionments, had been burst into fragments, and there was left for German arms no further resource for staving off disaster.

The price depends on when you want ti done by and how well the scam 's got to hold up and to who.

Metal strollers typically hold up better than plastic strollers, but keep in mind that metal strollers are much heavier and usually bulkier.

If you lead an active lifestyle, then you may want to choose a stroller that will hold up under extreme use.

In evaluating Structure a working retriever needs sound conformation in order to hold up over long years of hunting and running and swimming.

Many of these knockoff items won't hold up after they've been washed several times.

While the crib frame itself may hold up to years of use, some crib parts may wear out or become damaged during regular use.

Heavier ornaments made of metal will hold up well in stormier, windier climates, and can possibly stay out all year round.

Wallboard won't hold up to a set's weight.

When you want your swimwear to hold up to the rigors of swimming, surfing, and boogie boarding as well as the harsh chemicals of chlorine or saltwater, look for sports swimwear designated for that purpose.

At this size, you can hold up to 45 hours of music.

They hold up well against dents and scratches.

Don't. The Soban keychain can hold up to 7,000 images-that's a lot more than any wallet can easily hold.

It can hold up to 25 lbs, it's lightweight, and comes with its own carrying case.

Not only will a higher density mattress provide you with more support, but it is also likely to hold up better under wear-and-tear.

If you enter an installment agreement and don't hold up your end of the plan, the vendor may report the debt to a collection agency or pursue you for the debt, which leads to stress.

When ordering online and unable to try before you buy, check the website to see if there's a true to size printout to hold up to your face.

It comes with a built-in two gigabytes (eight gigs for the Nookcolor) of memory which allows it to hold up to 1,500 books, magazines and newspapers (6,000 for Nook Color).

They need to be strong enough to bear his weight, so don't be afraid to press on them to make sure they are going to hold up.

Look for tall scratching posts with enticing materials that will hold up through lots of scratching.

Spend some time expanding the table and manipulating the leaves at a discount showroom to see how well a table may hold up to repeated use.

They should last for several years without getting ripped or tattered and they hold up well against, water, ice, snow, dirt, and more.

The seat cushion and back cushion cover can hold up to three cushions.

Stone and ceramic tiles hold up well to moisture and won't crack if they're properly installed.

Synthetic material rugs tend to hold up better in high traffic zones.

The bride's foundation makeup will have to hold up through photo sessions, the ceremony and the reception.

For example, a family of four can hold up the letters L-O-V-E.

The stickers also tend to hold up well over the years.

Designed with pockets that can hold up to six photos, you can easily mix dozens of pictures in with your more elaborate pages.

You can also use a cardboard shoebox, although it won't hold up as well.

Silk flowers can also be a good choice if you're planning an outdoor wedding, because fresh flowers often do not hold up very well in the heat (or cold) you might experience being outside.

Meringues and whipped creams, for example, don't hold up well in hot weather, and they may not taste good by the time you finally cut the cake.

Jam, jelly, or fruit fillings and stiff buttercream that's made with shortening will hold up more successfully.

The material will hold up well in the humidity and the smooth finish repels any sand that may get on the dress.

Each shape requires no special equipment to assemble or hold up and is simple to frost and finish.