Word
ahold
/əˈhoʊɫd/
Definition
v. to hold or grasp something tightly. You use this when you need to keep a firm grip on something, like a rope or a handle.
v. to grasp or hold something firmly. Often used in nautical or informal contexts to describe maintaining a secure grip on a physical object.
Examples
“He had to ahold of the rope to keep from falling.”
“The sailor had to ahold of the mast as the storm picked up speed and the boat rocked violently.”
“In the high winds of the open sea, the crew had to ahold of their positions to prevent the heavy sails from being torn away by the gusts.”
Examples
simple
“He had to ahold of the rope to keep from falling.”
contextual
“The sailor had to ahold of the mast as the storm picked up speed and the boat rocked violently.”
complex
“In the high winds of the open sea, the crew had to ahold of their positions to prevent the heavy sails from being torn away by the gusts.”
Real-World Examples
“Large language models are essentially trained on their ability to predict the next bit of verbiage in as large a compendium of human-generated text as their developers can get ahold of.” Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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