tieback

Meaning

1. A loop of cloth, cord, etc., which is placed around a curtain to hold it open to one side.
2. 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.

Synonyms

pullback

baulk

brace

bracing

cord

drag

line

obstructer

resistance

resistor

rope

🪢

stay

string

🪢

tether

trouble

twine

retarding force

drawber

backguy

balk

lashing strip

Etymology

From tie + back.