pullback

Noun
  1. A device (as a decorative loop of cord or fabric) for holding or drawing something back (synset 104026275)
    "the draperies were drawn to the sides by pullbacks"
    is a type of: holding device - a device for holding something
    same as: tieback
  2. (military) the act of pulling back (especially an orderly withdrawal of troops) (synset 100057508)
    "the pullback is expected to be over 25,000 troops"
    referred to in: armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation
    is a type of: withdrawal - the act of withdrawing

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