steadyholder
nounUK /ˈstɛdiˌhəʊldə/
US /ˈstɛdiˌhoʊldər/
A steadyholder is a person or thing that keeps something from moving or falling.
The steadyholder kept the ladder from slipping while Dad painted the wall.
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2. A device or clamp that holds an object firmly in place.
He tightened the steadyholder around the pipe so it would not shake.
3. A person who stays calm and reliable in a difficult situation.
During the storm, she was the steadyholder for the whole team.
4. A handle or grip designed to keep a tool steady.
The drill has a steadyholder on the side for better control.