tieback

English

noun
Definitions
  • 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.

Etymology

Compound from English tie + English back (mild drink, back, chaser).

Origin

English

back

Gloss

mild drink, back, chaser

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Other

Kanji

後, 背

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