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pullback

pull·back

US/ˈpʊˌlbæk/ uncommon archaic

noun

1.

a device (as a decorative loop of cord or fabric) for holding or drawing something back

  • “the draperies were drawn to the sides by pullbacks”
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2.

(military) the act of pulling back (especially an orderly withdrawal of troops)

  • “the pullback is expected to be over 25,000 troops”

Origin

Deverbal from pull back.

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