Associations to the word «Holdfast»

Wiktionary

HOLDFAST, noun. Something to or by which an object can be securely fastened.
HOLDFAST, noun. (zoology) A root-like structure that anchors aquatic sessile organisms, such as seaweed, other sessile algae, stalked crinoids, benthic cnidarians, and sponges, to the substrate.
HOLDFAST, noun. (archaic) (medicine) Actinomycosis.

Dictionary definition

HOLDFAST, noun. Restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy