English

Verb

underhold ‎(third-person singular simple present underholds, present participle underholding, simple past underheld, past participle underheld or underholden)

1. To support or uphold, especially from beneath; sustain.
2. (music) To hold a note for a shorter duration than required.
3. (of infants) To hold an infant or child for less time than needed.

Antonyms

• overhold

Noun

underhold ‎(plural underholds)

1. (wrestling) An unfair seizing of an opponent under the arms.
2. (gymnastics) An underhand grip, especially while hanging from a bar.

Synonyms

• (gymnastics): undergrip

Norwegian Bokmål

Verb

underhold

1. imperative of underholde