detaining

English

Verb

detaining

  1. present participle and gerund of detain

Noun

detaining (plural detainings)

  1. A delay, hindrance, or impediment; the act of holding back.
    Synonyms: hindrance, impediment, retarding
    The heavy rain was a detaining on their progress.
  2. The act by which someone is detained; detention.
    The suspect’s detaining lasted several hours.
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