noun. undefined

noun. The act of holding back.

noun. Something held back.

noun. A device that retains or restrains.

noun. A strap or an iron catch between the shaft and the harness on a drawn wagon, allowing the horse to stop or back up.

noun. Check; hindrance; restraint.

noun. The iron or strap on the shaft or pole of a vehicle to which the breeching or backing-gear is attached.

noun. Check; hindrance; restraint; obstacle.

noun. 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 down hill, or in backing; also, the strap or part of the harness so used.

noun. restraint (act or result of holding back, device that restrains)

noun. 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.

noun. The strap or part of the harness so used.

verb. refrain from doing

verb. keep under control; keep in check

verb. secure and keep for possible future use or application

verb. wait before acting

verb. hold back; keep from being perceived by others

verb. hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

"Find out the dealer holdback, which is often substantial."

forbear  refrain  

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