* Verb (past participle): This is the most common use. For example: "The dog held the bone in its mouth."
* Adjective: It can describe something that is being kept or retained. For example: "The suspect is being held in custody."
* Noun: This is less common, but can refer to an act of holding or a period of being held. For example: "The athlete's hold on the record was impressive."
To determine the correct part of speech, you need to look at the context of the sentence.