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holdfast

The correct spelling is holdfast.

How to pronounce holdfast

noun

Say it like: Hol-dfa-st

The correct spelling is holdfast. Something to or by which an object can be securely fastened.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Something to or by which an object can be securely fastened.
  2. 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. 3.Actinomycosis.

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