pullback

Words with a similar base: pullback

'pullback'

[pullback.n.01] as in: a device (as a decorative loop of cord or fabric) for holding or drawing something back

Examples:
the draperies were drawn to the sides by pullbacks

'pullback'

[pullback.n.02] as in: (military) the act of pulling back (especially an orderly withdrawal of troops)

Examples:
the pullback is expected to be over 25,000 troops

Origins

					pullback (English)
├── back (English)
│   └── bak (Middle English (1100-1500))
│       └── bæc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── pull (English)
    └── pullen (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── pullian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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