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A small job; in the pl., the regular or daily light work of a household or farm, either within or without doors. [U. S.]

A company of persons supposed to behold what passed in the acts of a tragedy, and to sing the sentiments which the events suggested in couplets or verses between the acts; also, that which was thus sung by the chorus. What the lofty, grave tragedians taught In chorus or iambic. Milton.

To place in a chuck, or hold by means of a chuck, as in turning; to bore or turn (a hole) in a revolving piece held in a chuck.

A body of Christian believers, holding the same creed, observing the same rites, and acknowledging the same ecclesiastical authority; a denomination; as, the Roman Catholic church; the Presbyterian church.

Circumlocution; detail. [Obs.] So without more circumstance at all I hold it fit that shake hands and part. Shak.

An artificial reservoir or tank for holding water, beer, or other liquids.

nding the city and fortifications, and intended as a final point of defense. Syn. - Stronghold. See Fortress.

Something rigid that holds fast or binds things together; a piece of wood or metal, used to hold two or more pieces together.

To express contempt or derision. [Obs.] Lam. ii. 15. To clap hold of, to seize roughly or quickly. -- To clap up. (a) To imprison hastily or without due formality. (b) To make or contrive hastily. [Obs.] "Was ever match clapped up so suddenly" Shak.

To inclose and hold in the hand or with the arms; to grasp; to embrace.

Rapid, noisy talk; babble; chatter. "Hold still thy clatter." Towneley Myst. (15 th Cent. ). Throw by your clatter And handle the matter. B. Jonson

or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.

To adhere closely; to stick; to hold fast; to cling. My bones cleave to my skin. Ps. cii. 5. The diseases of Egypt . . . shall cleave unto thee. Deut. xxviii. 60. Sophistry cleaves close to and protects Sin's rotten trunk, concealing its defects. Cowper.

To hold firmly; to hold fast by grasping or embracing tightly. "Clinch the pointed spear." Dryden.

One who, or that which, clinches; that which holds fast. Pope.

To adhere closely; to stick; to hold fast, especially by twining round or embracing; as, the tendril of a vine clings to its support; -- usually followed by to or together. And what hath life for thee That thou shouldst cling to it thus Mrs. Hemans.

A clasp or holder for letters, papers, etc.

A utensil to hold a chamber vessel, for the use of the sick and infirm. It is usually in the form of a box, with a seat and tight cover.

A small apartment, or recess in the side of a room, for household utensils, clothing, etc. Dryden. Closet sin, sin commited in privacy. Bp. Hall.

The assistant of a bishop or of a priest holding a benefice.