Definitions For Ahold

Noun

AHOLD (uncountable) (informal) A hold, grip, grasp. }}

Usage notes

Mainly used in phrases such as catch, lay hold of, lay, take or get ahold of, get ahold of, on or upon something. In formal writing, this word is generally avoided in favor of a more formal synonym.

Translations

{{trans-top}} German: sich zusammenreißen, jemanden zwischen die Finger bekommen Russian: захва́т, m, уде́рживание, n

Adverb

{{en-adv, -}} (nautical, obsolete) (of a ship) Brought to lie as near to the windward as it can to get out to sea, and thereby held steady.

Translations

German: dicht am Wind

Alternative forms

a-hold {{qualifier, adverb}}

Etymology 1

a + hold

Etymology 2

a + hold