holddown

[hohld-doun] /ˈhoʊldˌdaʊn/

noun

a clamp for holding a metal piece, as a sheet being deep-drawn, to prevent distortion or movement.

restraint or limitation short of reduction, especially on costs:

a substantial holddown on military spending.

Origin of holddown

1885-1890

First recorded in 1885-90; noun use of verb phrase hold down

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