holdfast
something used to hold or secure a thing in place; a catch, hook, clamp, etc.
Botany, Mycology. any of several rootlike or suckerlike organs or parts serving for attachment.
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How to use holdfast in a sentence
He therefore called holdfast to him, and proceeded cautiously towards the thicket.
The Children of the New Forest | Captain MarryatAs he was threading his way, he heard the howl of a dog, and on looking round, perceived that holdfast was not with him.
The Children of the New Forest | Captain MarryatEdward made up his mind, and immediately walked out to cross the clearing, calling holdfast to heel.
The Children of the New Forest | Captain MarryatThe flock of goats was much admired, and the next morning was driven out into the forest to feed, attended by Pablo and holdfast.
The Children of the New Forest | Captain MarryatI have taught holdfast to take care of them, and he never leaves them now, and brings them home at night.
The Children of the New Forest | Captain Marryat
British Dictionary definitions for holdfast
/ (ˈhəʊldˌfɑːst) /
the act of gripping strongly
such a grip
any device used to secure an object, such as a hook, clamp, etc
the organ of attachment of a seaweed or related plant
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