holdfast

Meaning

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

Etymology

From hold + fast.

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