Definitions for holdfast

holdfast hold·fast

Spelling: [hohld-fast, -fahst]
IPA: /ˈhoʊldˌfæst, -ˌfɑst/

Holdfast is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 296 anagrams from letters in holdfast (adfhlost).

Definitions for holdfast

noun

  1. something used to hold or secure a thing in place; a catch, hook, clamp, etc.
  2. Botany, Mycology. any of several rootlike or suckerlike organs or parts serving for attachment.

Origin of holdfast

First recorded in 1550-60; noun use of verb phrase hold fast

Examples for holdfast

All eyes were turned upon the captain, as Mr. holdfast was now called.

Mr. holdfast was touched to his inmost soul by the pathos of this situation.

"It's a question which will last longer, the ship or the boat," said Mr. holdfast.

Oh, no,” was the reply; “Mr. holdfast had not yet come back.

Colonel holdfast looked up from his papers with a "Well, what now?"

He then began to wander, and holdfast's question remained unanswered.

Small wonder that Mr. holdfast was captivated by them and by her beauty!

But even this money,” said Mr. holdfast to her, “would not last for ever.

Colonel holdfast's cavalry was at first held in reserve at the foot of the hill.

What do you think has become of Captain Hill and his companions, Mr. holdfast?

Word Value for holdfast
Scrable

15

Words with friends

15

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