nnoun.artifacta device (as a decorative loop of cord or fabric) for holding or drawing something backSynset:tieback
Examples:- the draperies were drawn to the sides by pullbacks
Hypernyms:holding device
Inherited Hypernyms:pullbackholding devicedeviceinstrumentalityartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
nnoun.act(military) the act of pulling back (especially an orderly withdrawal of troops)Topic:armed forcesarmed servicesmilitarymilitary machinewar machine
Examples:- the pullback is expected to be over 25,000 troops
Derivationally Related Form:pull back
Hypernyms:withdrawal
Inherited Hypernyms:pullbackwithdrawaldepartureacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity