A thin lens, made of flexible or rigid plastic, that is placed directly on to the eye to correct vision, used as an alternative to spectacles, or, if coloured, to change one's eye color cosmetically.
A visual component on a window etc. enabling it to be resized and/or moved.
A person responsible for handling equipment on the set.
An apparatus attached to a car for clutching a traction cable.
A lot of something.
A small travelling-bag or gripsack.
A helpful, interesting, admirable, or inspiring person.
Control, power or mastery over someone or something; a tenacious grasp; a holding fast.
A channel cut through a grass verge (especially for the purpose of draining water away from the highway).
A hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
A long time.
As much as one can hold in a hand; a handful.
A small ditch or trench; a channel to carry off water or other liquid; a drain.
A handle or other place to grip.
A device for grasping or holding fast to something.
Assistance; help or encouragement.
Of an emotion or situation: to have a strong effect upon.
To firmly hold the attention of.
To take hold of, particularly with the hand.
To trench; to drain.