Word: holdfast
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hold
fast
Definition: A root-like structure that anchors aquatic sessile organisms, such as seaweed, other sessile algae, stalked crinoids, benthic cnidarians, and sponges, to the substrate.
Morphemes:
Affix: hold
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The part of an object one is intended to grasp, or anything one can use for grasping with hands or feet.
Affix: fast
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable.