holdfast coupling

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• retinaculum — n.; pl. la [L. retinaculum, holdfast] 1. A connecting or retaining band. 2. (ACANTHOCEPHALA) Muscular sheath of a nerve. 3. (ARTHROPODA: Crustacea) In Malacostraca, small hook at the tip of the appendix interna, interlocking the right and left… …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

• brace — Synonyms and related words: Ace bandage, Band Aid, adhesive tape, advocate, afford support, alpenstock, animate, appeal, application, arm, athletic supporter, back, back up, backbone, backing, band, bandage, bandaging, bandeau, bar, bar line,… …   Moby Thesaurus

• brace — n 1. clasp, clamp, vise, clincher, clip, hasp, holdfast, holder, stirrup; coupling, buckle, fastener, catch. 2. support, prop, stay, strut, truss, rib, beam, cantilever, stanchion; reinforcement, bracing, shore, buttress, Building Trades. raker;… …   A Note on the Style of the synonym finder

• clamp — n 1. vise, clasp, clincher, clip, hasp, holdfast, holder, stirrup, brace; coupling, buckle, fastener, catch. v 2. vise, press, squeeze, hold; secure, make fast, fasten, fix, brace, bracket; clinch, screw down, nail, bolt; grapple, grip, gripe,… …   A Note on the Style of the synonym finder