holdings-n; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: act of keeping

Commentary: HOLDINGS[+event] retention, keeping, holding - the act of keeping in your possession

Examples:
His holding of the pictures left them crumpled and sticky.
The holding of the candies for too long will melt them.

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WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: thing kept

Commentary: property, belongings, holding, material possession - something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

Examples:
His holdings at this bank add up to several million dollars.
He gave all of his land holdings to his eldest son.

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WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 2