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Underhood vs Underhold - What's the difference?

underhood | underhold |

As an adjective underhood

is (us) beneath the hood of a vehicle.

As a verb underhold is

to support or uphold, especially from beneath; sustain.

As a noun underhold is

(wrestling) an unfair seizing of an opponent under the arms.

underhood

English

Adjective

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  • (US) Beneath the hood of a vehicle.
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    underhold

    English

    Verb

  • To support or uphold, especially from beneath; sustain.
  • (music) To hold a note for a shorter duration than required.
  • (of infants) To hold an infant or child for less time than needed.
  • Antonyms

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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (wrestling) An unfair seizing of an opponent under the arms.
  • (gymnastics) An underhand grip, especially while hanging from a bar.