contain -
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.
containable adj. [ME f. OF contenir f. L continere content- (as com-, tenere hold)]
