tieback

[ tahy-bak ]

noun
  1. a strip or loop of material, heavy braid, or the like, used for holding a curtain back to one side.

  2. a curtain having such a device.

Origin of tieback

1
First recorded in 1875–80; noun use of verb phrase tie back

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British Dictionary definitions for tieback

tieback

/ (ˈtaɪˌbæk) /


noun
    • a length of cord, ribbon, or other fabric used for tying a curtain to one side

    • a curtain having such a device

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