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

Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.
Lao Tzu