"cragfast" meaning in All languages combined

See cragfast on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more cragfast [comparative], most cragfast [superlative]
Etymology: From crag (“rocky outcrop”) + fast. Etymology templates: {{af|en|crag|fast|gloss1=rocky outcrop}} crag (“rocky outcrop”) + fast Head templates: {{en-adj}} cragfast (comparative more cragfast, superlative most cragfast)
  1. (climbing) Stranded on a crag (inaccessible rock). Categories (topical): Climbing Synonyms: crag-fast
    Sense id: en-cragfast-en-adj-hq1~EBF7 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: climbing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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