Words Like HOLDFAST

We have put together a list of words that are similar to HOLDFAST.

25 Alternative Words Similar to holdfast

1 Fastener Noun      Synonym Words Like Fastener
2 Fastening Noun      Synonym Words Like Fastening
3 Fixing Noun      Synonym Words Like Fixing
4 Constraint Noun      Synonym Words Like Constraint
5 Restraint Noun      Synonym Words Like Restraint
6 Attach Verb      Hypernym Words Like Attach
7 Bind Verb      Hyponym Words Like Bind
8 Clothespin Noun      Hyponym
9 Tie Noun      Hyponym Words Like Tie
10 Snap Noun      Hyponym Words Like Snap
11 Fillet Noun      Hyponym Words Like Fillet
12 Cotter Noun      Hyponym Words Like Cotter
13 Clasp Noun      Hyponym Words Like Clasp
14 Stopping Noun      Hyponym Words Like Stopping
15 Cottar Noun      Hyponym Words Like Cottar
16 Karabiner Noun      Hyponym
17 Link Noun      Hyponym Words Like Link
18 Catch Noun      Hyponym Words Like Catch
19 Screw Noun      Hyponym Words Like Screw
20 Cleat Noun      Hyponym
21 Toggle Noun      Hyponym Words Like Toggle
22 Clip Noun      Hyponym Words Like Clip
23 Zip Noun      Hyponym Words Like Zip
24 Bellyband Noun      Hyponym
25 Carabiner Noun      Hyponym

10 definitions of holdfast

1 Something used to secure and hold in place something else, as a long flat-headed nail, a catch a hook, a clinch, a clamp, etc.; hence, a support.
2 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.
3 stick to firmly
4 restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
5 Any of various devices used to fasten something securely.
6 Biology An organ or structure of attachment, especially the basal, rootlike formation by which certain seaweeds or other algae are attached to a substrate.
7 That which is used to secure and hold something in place; a catch; a hook; a clamp.
8 Support; hold.
9 Holding fast; firm; steady.
10 The root-like organ of attachment developed by many of the algæ. Also haptere and rhizoid.
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