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Webster 1913 Edition

Holdback

Hold′backˊ

,
Noun.
1.
Check; hindrance; restraint; obstacle.
The only
holdback
is the affection . . . that we bear to our wealth.
Hammond.
2.
The projection or loop on the thill of a vehicle. to which a strap of the harness is attached, to hold back a carriage when going down hill, or in backing; also, the strap or part of the harness so used.

Webster 1828 Edition

Holdback

HOLDBACK

,
Noun.
Hinderance; restraint.

Definition 2024

holdback

holdback

See also: hold back

English

Noun

holdback ‎(plural holdbacks)

  1. restraint (act or result of holding back, device that restrains)
  2. The projection or loop, on the thill of a vehicle, to which a strap of the harness is attached, to hold back a carriage when going downhill, or in backing.
  3. The strap or part of the harness so used.

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