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Holdfast meaning

  1. Something to or by which an object can be securely fastened.
  2. A root-like structure that anchors aquatic sessile organisms, such as seaweed, other sessile algae, stalked crinoids, benthic cnidarians, and sponges, to the substrate.
  3. Actinomycosis.

Synonyms of Holdfast

fastener fastening fixing restraint constraint

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Example sentences (4)

Finally, if all prior efforts failed, would detach its holdfast and swim away.

The forelimbs, according to Steller, were used as sort of a holdfast to anchor themselves down to prevent being swept away by the strong nearshore waves.

The rocky shores of Heard Island exhibit a clear demarcation between fauna of the lower kelp holdfast zone and the upper shore zone community, probably due to effects of desiccation, predation and freezing in the higher areas.

As well as seeking sponsorships for the ride, the team will host a charity auction at Glenelg’s Holdfast Hotel on Friday night at 6pm, where people can buy their real estate services for, possibly, a fraction of their retail cost.

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How do you use "holdfast" in a sentence?
An example: "Finally, if all prior efforts failed, would detach its holdfast and swim away." This page contains 4 example sentences with the word "holdfast" from real English texts.
What does "holdfast" mean?
Holdfast means: Something to or by which an object can be securely fastened.
What are synonyms of "holdfast"?
Common synonyms of "holdfast" include: fastener, fastening, fixing, restraint, constraint.
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