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holdfast vs buckle

buckle vs holdfast

holdfast and buckle both are nouns.

holdfast is not a verb while buckle is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
holdfast Yes No No No
buckle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, buckle is a hyponym of holdfast; that is, buckle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than holdfast:
  • holdfast: restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
  • buckle: fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong
Other hyponyms of holdfast include bellyband, button, carabiner, karabiner, snap ring, catch, clasp, cleat, clinch, clip, clothes peg, clothes pin, clothespin, corrugated fastener, wiggle nail, cottar, cotter, cringle, eyelet, grommet, grummet, loop, dowel, dowel pin, joggle, fillet, stopping, hook and eye, knot, lashing, link, linkup, tie-in, tie, lock, locker, nail, nut and bolt, paper fastener, pin, screw, seal, seal, sealing wax, slide fastener, zip, zip fastener, zipper, press stud, snap, snap fastener, toggle, toggle bolt, hair clip.
holdfast (noun) buckle (noun)
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong
a shape distorted by twisting or folding
holdfast (verb) buckle (verb)
bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
fasten with a buckle or buckles
fold or collapse
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