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joggle vs holdfast

holdfast vs joggle

joggle and holdfast both are nouns.

joggle is a verb but holdfast is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
joggle Yes No Yes No
holdfast Yes No No No
As nouns, holdfast is a hypernym of joggle; that is, holdfast is a word with a broader meaning than joggle:
  • joggle: a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together
  • holdfast: restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
Other hypernyms of joggle include fastener, fastening, fixing.
joggle (noun) holdfast (noun)
a slight irregular shaking motion restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together
joggle (verb) holdfast (verb)
fasten or join with a joggle
move to and fro
Difference between joggle and holdfast

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