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ˈhoʊldˌbækhold·back
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holdbacknoun
restraint (act or result of holding back, device that restrains)
holdbacknoun
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 downhill, or in backing.
holdbacknoun
The strap or part of the harness so used.
Webster Dictionary
Holdbacknoun
check; hindrance; restraint; obstacle
Holdbacknoun
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
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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 details of the modus operandi and the appearance of the crime scene. On a carriage, a holdback is a device, such as an iron catch on the shaft with a looped strap, that enables a horse to back or hold back a vehicle.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of holdback in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of holdback in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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