HyperDic: pullback

English > 2 senses of the word pullback:
NOUNartifactpullback, tiebacka device (as a decorative loop of cord or fabric) for holding or drawing something back
actpullback(military) the act of pulling back (especially an orderly withdrawal of troops)
pullback > pronunciation
Soundspuh'lbae.k
Rhymesaback ... zodiac: 126 rhymes with aek...
English > pullback: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA device (as a decorative loop of cord or fabric) for holding or drawing something back.
Example"the draperies were drawn to the sides by pullbacks"
Synonymtieback
Broaderholding deviceA device for holding / holding something
English > pullback: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaning(military) the act of pulling back (especially an orderly withdrawal of troops).
Example"the pullback is expected to be over 25,000 troops"
Categorymilitary, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machineThe military forces of a nation
BroaderwithdrawalThe act of withdrawing
Verbspull backpull back or move away or backward

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