Thursday Morning Riddle

I’m a cell in a prison; or store in a boat;
Keep a bill off the floor, thus preventing a vote;
I’m suspending a call; or sustaining a note;
And a grip used in wrestling that might choke your throat.

Who am I?

UPDATE: Riddle solved by Asher. See comments for answer.

3 Responses to “Thursday Morning Riddle”

  1. Asher Says:

    Hold

  2. Dharam Says:

    An anagram of the riddle:

    I’m a cell in a prison; or store in a boat;
    Keep a bill off the floor, thus preventing a vote;
    I’m suspending a call; or sustaining a note;
    And a grip used in wrestling that might choke your throat.

    Who am I?
    =
    Pueblo saying:

    “Hold on to what is good,
    Even if it is a handful of earth”

    A no-brainer:
    Cooperate, earn, participate in communities – no insulting smalltalk or slurs, give thanks. Get with the program!

  3. Bill Says:

    HOLD is correct. Way to go, Asher!

    And welcome back, Dharam!

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