Definitions

1. verb

to catch or take hold of something

“She ahold of the rope and began to climb.”

2. verb

to have or keep something in one’s possession

“He ahold of the secret for years, never telling anyone.”

3. verb

to restrain or hold something back

“She tried to ahold of her emotions during the sad scene.”

4. noun

a hold or grip, especially of something that is difficult to manage

“The ahold on the rope was too loose, causing him to fall.”

5. interjection

an expression of surprise or shock, used when someone or something has escaped or managed to do something difficult

“Ahold! The bird managed to escape from its cage!”