English to English noun
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a 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
source: wordnet30
2 |
(military) the act of pulling back (especially an orderly withdrawal of troops) | Example:
• the pullback is expected to be over 25,000 troops
source: wordnet30
3 |
That which holds back, or causes to recede; a drawback; a hindrance. | source: webster1913
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