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Holdback [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Holdback [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Check; hindrance; restraint; obstacle.

2. 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.