pullback

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Noun pullback has 2 senses

pullback, tieback - a device (as a decorative loop of cord or fabric) for holding or drawing something back; "the draperies were drawn to the sides by pullbacks"
--₁ is a kind of holding device
pullback - (military) the act of pulling back (especially an orderly withdrawal of troops); "the pullback is expected to be over 25,000 troops"
--₂ is a kind of withdrawal

Derived form: verb pull back₁

pull together pull up pull up short pull up stakes pull wires pull your leg pull your weight pull ypur socks pullback pulled pulled in pulled together pulled up pullella puller pullet pulley-block

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