English (chiefly central and northern England): variant of. . Scottish: probably a habitational name from Holmes near Dundonald, or from a place so called in the barony of Inchestuir.
A fixture is a work-holding or support device used in the manufacturing industry. Fixtures are used to securely locate (position in a specific location or orientation) and support the work, ensuring that all parts produced using the fixture will maintain conformity and interchangeability.
plumbing fixture - a fixture for the distribution and use of water in a building. 1  fixture - an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household) 2  fount, fountain - a plumbing fixture that provides a flow of water.