lower hold

[ loh-er ]

noun

, Nautical.

1. the lowermost hold space in a hull having 'tween decks or a shelter deck.

Example Sentences

However, casino revenues in Las Vegas declined amid lower hold percentage.

From Forbes

The 85-seat venue is located in the lower hold of the 19th century clipper, where precious cargoes of tea and wool were stacked during its voyages.

From BBC

The latter of these hatchways gave access to the space allotted to the first and second class baggage hold, the mails, specie and parcel room, and to the lower hold, which was used for cargo or coals.

From Project Gutenberg

Neale and Mr. Howbridge ran from the motor compartment in the lower hold of the boat.

From Project Gutenberg

The dog had seized the badger behind the left ear and shoulder, and again and again in his frenzy he almost lifted his antagonist from the ground; but the latter had a lower hold, and slowly and surely he was seeking his way to his enemy's throat.

From Project Gutenberg