stickfast

stickfast
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun (-s)
Etymology: from the phrase stick fast
1. : one that sticks or causes to stick firmly
2. : an act of sticking fast

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • stickfast — /ˈstɪkfast/ (say stikfahst) adjective clinging; adhering. {stick2 + fast1} …  

  • stickfast flea — /stɪkfast ˈfli/ (say stikfahst flee) noun → sticktight flea …  

  • stickfast flea — noun Australia : sticktight flea …   Useful english dictionary

  • sticktight flea — /stɪktaɪt ˈfli/ (say stiktuyt flee) noun a tropical parasite flea, Echidnophaga gallinacea, especially found on the heads of chickens. Also, stickfast flea …  

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