The term hold is used with remarkable versatility, often serving both a literal and symbolic function. In some works, it denotes a physical grasp or connection—as when a character seizes a limb to pull someone free ([1]) or clutches an object to maintain control ([2], [3]). In other contexts, hold embodies adherence to ideas or principles, as when beliefs are maintained, such as holding a philosophical view ([4], [5], [6]), or even when one is advised to restrain oneself, illustrated by commands like “hold your tongue” ([7], [8]). Additionally, it conveys enduring relationships and emotional bonds, whether holding fast to a cherished memory or an abstract ideal ([9], [10]), or signifying loyalty and attachment in interpersonal interactions ([11], [12]). Thus, hold operates on both the corporeal and metaphorical levels, enriching the language with layers of meaning.