Another word for hold fast

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Verb

clasp
To hold tightly with the arms or hands; grasp firmly; embrace
To hold in a tight embrace.
To fasten with or as with a clasp

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1. To hold tightly with the arms or hands; grasp firmly; embrace
2. To hold in a tight embrace.
3. To fasten with or as with a clasp
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lock
To pass through a lock or locks in a waterway.
To become fastened by or as if by means of a lock:
To equip (a waterway) with locks.

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1. To pass through a lock or locks in a waterway.
2. To become fastened by or as if by means of a lock:
3. To equip (a waterway) with locks.
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clamp
To tread heavily
To fasten, grip, or support with or as if with a clamp.
To grip, fasten, or brace with or as with a clamp

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1. To tread heavily
2. To fasten, grip, or support with or as if with a clamp.
3. To grip, fasten, or brace with or as with a clamp
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