underheld

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. To hold a note for a shorter duration than required.
3. To hold (an infant or child) for less time than needed.

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