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n. The act of holding back.

n. Something held back.

n. A device that retains or restrains.

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

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

n. 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.

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

n. Check; hindrance; restraint; obstacle.

n. 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.

n. Check; hindrance; restraint.

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

v. refrain from doing

v. keep under control; keep in check

v. secure and keep for possible future use or application

v. wait before acting

v. hold back; keep from being perceived by others

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

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

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