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Curtain holder
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tieback
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a device (as a decorative loop of cord or fabric) for holding or drawing something back; "the draperies were drawn to the sides by pullbacks" [syn: pullback ]
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 A loop of cloth, cord, etc., which is placed around a curtain to hold it open to one side. 2 (context journalism English) A newspaper rewrite or short synopsis of the information presented in the original story. in order to refresh the memories of ...
Wikipedia
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Tieback may refer to: Tieback (geotechnical) , a method of supporting retaining walls Tieback (subsea) , a connection between a new oil and gas discovery and an existing production facility, such as the Brae oilfield Curtain tie-back , a kind of decorative ...
Usage examples of tieback.
I pulled a leather belt from his trousers that was about an inch and a half wide, with a brass buckle, and grabbed the tiebacks from the curtains, lengths of rope with shiny tassels.
The whole house was decorated to the same theme, with deep pile carpets, long floral curtains with tasselled tiebacks and swags draped above.