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Safehold

Definition:

A safehold refers to a secure place or position used to keep someone or something protected from harm.

Main Usage:

Noun:

1. A safehold is a shelter or refuge where individuals or objects are kept intentionally out of harm's way. It can be a physical location or a metaphorical concept.

Sample Sentence: When a hurricane was approaching, the residents sought a safehold in a nearby storm shelter.

Additional Usages:

Noun:

2. In naval terms, safehold refers to the act of mooring a ship securely to prevent it from drifting or sustaining damage.

Sample Sentence: The sailors made sure to find a safehold for the ship before the storm hit.

Verb:

1. To safehold means to protect or guard someone or something from potential harm or danger.

Sample Sentence: It is important to safehold your personal information by regularly updating passwords.

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