stiva — meaning in English

English meaning

• hold verb To grasp, carry, or support something with your hands or arms.
• stilt noun Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers.

Senses

stiva is used for these senses in English:

• hold (nautical, aviation) The cargo area of a ship or aircraft (often holds or cargo hold).
• stilt The handle of a plough.

hold — full definition

1. verb To grasp, carry, or support something with your hands or arms.
2. verb To keep something in a particular state, position, or place, such as reserving it or making someone wait.
3. verb To remain true, valid, or in effect.
4. noun A grip or grasp on something.
5. noun The cargo storage area below a ship's deck.

stilt — full definition

1. noun Either of two poles with footrests that allow someone to stand or walk above the ground; used mostly by entertainers.
2. noun A tall pillar or post used to support some structure; often above water.
3. noun Any of various wading birds of the genera Himantopus and Cladorhynchus, related to the avocet, that have extremely long legs and long thin bills.
4. noun The handle of a plough.

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