breathhold

English

noun
Definitions
  • (uncommon) The act of hold one's holding breath.
  • (uncommon) An instance of holding breath.

Etymology

Compound from English breath + English hold (game won by the server, hold an opinion, deem).

Origin

English

hold

Gloss

game won by the server, hold an opinion, deem

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