Associations to the word «Holdback»
Wiktionary
HOLDBACK, noun. Restraint (act or result of holding back, device that restrains)
HOLDBACK, noun. 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.
HOLDBACK, noun. The strap or part of the harness so used.
Wise words
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