About The Word Holdback
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Holdback
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What's The Definition Of Holdback?Synonyms | Synonyms for Holdback: Related Terms | Find terms related to Holdback: arrest | arrestation | arrestment | bearing rein | bit | blockage | blocking | brake | chain | check | checkrein | chock | clog | clogging | closing up | closure | constriction | countercheck | cramp | curb | curb bit | damper | delay | detainment | detention | doorstop | drag | drag sail | drift anchor | drift sail | drogue | fetter | fixation | foot-dragging | hampering | hindering | hindrance | holdup | impediment | inhibition | interference | interruption | let | martingale | negativism | nuisance value | obstruction | obstructionism | occlusion | opposition | pelham | remora | repression | resistance | restraint | restriction | retardation | retardment | scotch | sea anchor | setback | shackle | snaffle | spoke | squeeze | stay | stop | stranglehold | stricture | suppression | trammel See Also | Holdback In Webster's Dictionary \Hold"back`\, n.
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.
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