adj
retaining
rih-TAY-nihng
adj
1
Built or used to hold something in place.
"They built a retaining wall to stop the hillside from sliding."
How to Use Retaining
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something whose job is to hold another thing in place.
Common pairings
retaining wall
Word Forms
retainings plural
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They built a _____ wall to stop the hillside from sliding.