Dictionary 1. (n.) One who is employed in the hold of a vessel.2. (n.) One who, or that which, holds. 3. (n.) One who holds land, etc., under another; a tenant. 4. (n.) The payee of a bill of exchange or a promissory note, or the one who owns or holds it. Thesaurus accepter acquirer addressee audience auditor beholder bracket candelabrum candlestand candlestick chandelier consignee container enjoyer gas fixture getter girandole have haver hearer keeper lamp holder lampstand light fixture light socket listener looker obtainer payee possessor procurer receiver receptacle recipient sconce spectator taker torch holder torch staff trustee utensil vessel viewer wall bracket |