TIEBACK

pullback, 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”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

tieback (plural tiebacks)

A loop of cloth, cord, etc, which is placed around a curtain to hold it open to one side.

(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.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

28 May 2025

AIR

(noun) a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; “an air of mystery”; “the house had a neglected air”; “an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate’s headquarters”; “the place had an aura of romance”


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Coffee Trivia

There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.

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