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Under River Torpedo Set Off But Held Firmly Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: DEEPROOTED

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adjective satellite

• (used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

27%11 In a manner that is firmly fixed or firmly established
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26%6Held firmly in one place
noun

• a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment

• a number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts

• when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat

• small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.

• informal terms for the leg

• axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns

• cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs; when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be thrown

• flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green

• a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things

• a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

• a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target

verb

• to hold fast or prevent from moving

• attach or fasten with pins

• pierce with a pin

• (chess) immobilize a piece

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To set or become set deeply and firmly

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