v.tr.
1. hold or be capable of holding within itself; include, comprise.
2 (of measures) consist of or be equal to (a gallon contains eight pints).
3 prevent (an enemy, difficulty, etc.) from moving or extending.
4 control or restrain (oneself, one's feelings, etc.).
5 (of a number) be divisible by (a factor) without a remainder.
Derivatives:
containable adj.
Etymology: ME f. OF contenir f. L continere content- (as com-, tenere hold)