The only holdback is the affection . . . that we
bear to our wealth. --Hammond.
[1913 Webster]
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. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
holdback — I noun kept in reserve, reservation, reserved rights, withheld, withholding II index disadvantage, hindrance, impediment, restraint Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C … Law dictionary
holdback — [hōld′bak΄] n. 1. a thing that holds back; curb; check; hindrance ☆ 2. a strap or iron attached to the shaft of a wagon, carriage, etc. and to the harness, to enable a horse to stop or back the vehicle … English World dictionary
Holdback — In criminal investigations, a holdback is a piece of information about a crime which is known to police but not released to the public. The purpose of a holdback is to help police recognize false confessions. Common holdbacks include specific… … Wikipedia
holdback — /hohld bak /, n. 1. the iron or strap on the shaft of a horse drawn vehicle to which the breeching of the harness is attached, enabling the horse to hold back or to back the vehicle. 2. a device for restraining or checking, as a doorstop or… … Universalium
holdback — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: hold back 1. : a device (as an iron catch on a carriage shaft with a looped strap) to enable a horse to back or hold back a vehicle 2. : one of several devices for holding something back or open: as a. : a device (as a… … Useful english dictionary
holdback — noun Date: 1581 1. something that retains or restrains 2. a. the act of holding back b. something held back … New Collegiate Dictionary
holdback — noun restraint (act or result of holding back, device that restrains) … Wiktionary
holdback — See retainage … Financial and business terms
holdback — Synonyms and related words: 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,… … Moby Thesaurus
holdback — n. restraint; hindrance, obstacle … English contemporary dictionary
