Difference between Detainment and Hold

Detainment

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The condition of being detained; detention

Hold

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To grasp or grip.To contain or store.To have and keep possession of something.To reserve.To cause to wait or delay.To detain.To maintain, to consider.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A grasp or grip.Something reserved or kept.A position or grip used to control the opponent.The cargo area of a ship, (often cargo hold).The percentage the house wins on a gamble.

Example sentence: Women hold up half the sky.