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holding ability

NOUN
capacity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
quantity scope size space
STRONG
accommodation amplitude bulk burden compass contents dimensions expanse extent full latitude magnitude mass measure proportions range reach retention room spread sufficiency sweep
WEAK
holding power standing room only
Antonyms
STRONG
limitation
WEAK
impotence inability incompetence

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The individual storms produced the following losses for recreational boaters: Mustad�s new Super Marlin hooks are hand-crafted to assure quality and feature razor-sharp, knife-edge points and small barbs for easier penetration without sacrificing holding ability.

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