Cling vs. Holdfast — What's the Difference?

To hold fast or adhere to something, as by grasping, sticking, embracing, or entwining

Any of various devices used to fasten something securely.

To remain close; resist separation

(Biology) An organ or structure of attachment, especially the basal, rootlike formation by which certain seaweeds or other algae are attached to a substrate.

To remain emotionally attached; hold on

Something to or by which an object can be securely fastened.

A clingstone fruit.

(biology) A root-like structure that anchors aquatic sessile organisms, such as seaweed, other sessile algae, stalked crinoids, benthic cnidarians, and sponges, to the substrate.

Fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit.

Actinomycosis.

Adherence; attachment; devotion

The aspect of a character that experiences destructive temptation.

An ornament that clings to a window so as to be seen from outside.

Something used to secure and hold in place something else, as a long flat-headed nail, a catch a hook, a clinch, a clamp, etc.; hence, a support.

To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.

A conical or branching body, by which a seaweed is attached to its support, and differing from a root in that it is not specially absorbent of moisture.

To adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films.

Restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

(transitive) To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.

(transitive) To cause to dry up or wither.

(intransitive) To dry up or wither.

To be fond of, to feel strongly about and dependent on.

To produce a high-pitched ringing sound, like a small bell.

To adhere closely; to stick; to hold fast, especially by twining round or embracing; as, the tendril of a vine clings to its support; - usually followed by to or together.

To cause to adhere to, especially by twining round or embracing.

To make to dry up or wither.

Adherence; attachment; devotion.

Fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit

Come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation;

To remain emotionally or intellectually attached;

Hold on tightly or tenaciously;