What does holdfast mean?
A device or fitting that holds something firmly in place, especially a metal or wooden bracket used to secure a rope or chain to a rock or other fixed object. A device or fitting that holds a boat or ship in place, especially in a harbor or dock.
Example
"The sailors used a holdfast to secure the boat to the dock during the storm."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.