holdback

English

noun
Definitions
  • restraint (act or result of holding back, device that restrains)
  • 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 downhill, or in backing.
  • The strap or part of the harness so used.

Etymology

Compound from English hold (game won by the server, hold an opinion, deem) + English back (mild drink, back, chaser).

Origin

English

back

Gloss

mild drink, back, chaser

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

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Other

Kanji

後, 背

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