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tieback

tie·back

uncommon

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”
Synonyms

Origin

From tie + back.

Phrases

  • tieback wall

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