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.