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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   That which holds something down.
2. 2
   A clamping device that holds another structural element in place.
3. 3
   A period during which a network router ignores messages about a currently unreachable route, giving it time to become reachable again.

Etymology

Deverbal from hold down.

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