Hold back

Restraint; check; obstacle. - A contrivance, of iron or leather, attached to the thill of a vehicle, and connecting with the harne , to hold back the conveyance when going down hill, or in backing. Hold'en, in Maine, a post-township of Penobscot co. Holden, in Ma achusetts, a post-township of Worcester co. Pop. (1895) 2,475. Holden, in Minnesota , a post-township of Goodhue co. Holden, in Mi ouri , a city of Johnson co., 43 m. W. of Sedalia, on the Mo. Pac. R.R.; has a fine trade with the farming region surrounding. Pop . (1897) abt. 2,650.