

She is holding the baby carefully.
The present participle of hold, meaning to grasp or support something.
The teacher is holding a book for the class.
He is holding a cup of coffee.
They are holding hands while walking.
holding a conversation
holding a meeting
holding onto something
grasping
clutching
gripping
The holding of the trophy made her very happy.
An act of keeping or having something in one's possession.
The holding of the book was a great honor.
His holding of the position surprised everyone.
The holding of the meeting was necessary for updates.
legal holding
temporary holding
secure holding
possession
ownership
retention