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holdfast.

Something to or by which an object can be securely fastened.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  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.

    archaic
  4. The aspect of a character that experiences destructive temptation.

Where this word comes from

Deverbal from hold fast.

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