Pullback — synonyms, definition

1. pullback (Noun)

1 synonym

tieback

2 definitions

pullback (Noun) — A device (as a decorative loop of cord or fabric) for holding or drawing something back. ex. "the draperies were drawn to the sides by pullbacks"

pullback (Noun) — (military) the act of pulling back (especially an orderly withdrawal of troops). ex. "the pullback is expected to be over 25,000 troops"

2 types of

holding device withdrawal

2. pullback (Verb)

15 synonyms

back away back out crawfish crawfish out crayfish draw draw back move back pull away pull in one's horns recede retire retract retreat withdraw

5 definitions

pullback (Verb) — Pull back or move away or backward. ex. "The enemy pulled back"

pullback (Verb) — Use a surgical instrument to hold open (the edges of a wound or an organ).

pullback (Verb) — Move to a rearward position; pull towards the back. ex. "Pull back your arms!"

pullback (Verb) — Stretch back a bowstring (on an archer's bow). ex. "The archers were pulling back their bows"

pullback (Verb) — Make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity.

8 types of

draw force go locomote move pull stretch travel

6 types

back down back off back up fall back retreat retrograde