Associations to the word «Tieback»
Noun
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Wiktionary
TIEBACK, noun. A loop of cloth, cord, etc., which is placed around a curtain to hold it open to one side.
TIEBACK, noun. (journalism) A newspaper rewrite or short synopsis of the information presented in the original story. in order to refresh the memories of readers who saw the old story and to update new readers.
TIEBACK WALL, noun. A brick wall reinforced with horizontal wires for stability.
Dictionary definition
TIEBACK, noun. 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".
Wise words
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.