detaining.
A delay, hindrance, or impediment; the act of holding back.
Meaning & usage
A delay, hindrance, or impediment; the act of holding back.
The heavy rain was a detaining on their progress.
The act by which someone is detained; detention.
The suspect’s detaining lasted several hours.
present participle and gerund of detain
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