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Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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noun
A loop of cloth, cord, etc., which is placed around a curtain to hold it open to one side.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A newspaper rewrite or short synopsis of the information presented in the original story. in order to refresh the memories of readers who saw the old story and to update new readers.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: journalism, media
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noun
in the oil industry, a new well drilled on a currently licence area.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a device (as a decorative loop of cord or fabric) for holding or drawing something back
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: pullback
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Broader terms: holding device
History
From tie + back.
