Meaning of the word holdfast in English
What does holdfast mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
holdfast
US /ˈhoʊldˌfæst/
UK /ˈhəʊldˌfɑːst/
Noun
1.
a thing that holds something firmly in place
Example:
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The anchor provided a strong holdfast for the boat.
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The roots of the plant acted as a natural holdfast in the rocky soil.
2.
a root-like structure that anchors aquatic organisms, such as seaweed, to a substrate
Example:
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The kelp attached itself to the rocks with its strong holdfast.
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Many marine organisms rely on a specialized holdfast to withstand strong currents.