Held (10)
'held' is the definition.
('maintain' can be a synonym of 'hold')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for maintained that I've seen before include "Kept up (level)" , "being kept going" , "Declared; supported" , "Sustained" , "Insisted" .)
'held' is the definition.
('contain' can be a synonym of 'hold')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for contained that I've seen before include "Enclosed" , "Checked" , "Held in" .)
'held' is the definition.
(bating is a kind of holding)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for bated that I've seen before include "Moderated, the breath in anticipation, say" , "With - breath means in great suspense" , "Reduced (referring to breath)" .)