holdfast (Meaning)
holdfast (n)
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
holdfast (n.)
Something used to secure and hold in place something else, as a long fiat-headed nail, a catch a hook, a clinch, a clamp, etc.; hence, a support.
A conical or branching body, by which a seaweed is attached to its support, and differing from a root in that it is not specially absorbent of moisture.
Synonyms & Antonyms of holdfast
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holdfast Sentence Examples
- The barnacle clung tightly to the rock with its strong holdfast.
- The seaweed's holdfast anchored it securely to the ocean floor.
- The climber's holdfast provided a stable grip on the sheer cliff face.
- The adhesive holdfast of the gecko's toes allowed it to walk on walls.
- The hook-shaped holdfast of the squid enabled it to cling to prey.
- The jellyfish's tentacles extended from a central holdfast.
- The parasite's holdfast embedded itself deeply into its host's tissue.
- The holdfast of the kelp forest provided a habitat for a diverse array of marine life.
- The root system of the plant served as a natural holdfast, anchoring it firmly in the soil.
- The holdfasts of the vines allowed them to climb and cling to vertical surfaces.
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restraint that attaches to something or holds something in placeSomething used to secure and hold in place something else, as a long fiat-headed nail, a catch a
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The barnacle clung tightly to the rock with its strong holdfast.
The seaweed's holdfast anchored it securely to the ocean floor.
The climber's holdfast provided a stable grip on the sheer cliff face.
The adhesive holdfast of the gecko's toes allowed it to walk on walls.
