pullback

[pool-bak]

noun

the act of pulling back, especially a retreat or a strategic withdrawal of troops; pullout.

that which pulls something back or impedes its forward movement.

Machinery. a device for pulling a moving part to its original position.

Origin:
1585–95; noun use of verb phrase pull back

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Pullback is always a great word to know.

So is zedonk. Does it mean:

an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.

the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.

WordNet

pullback
noun
1.	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"
2.	(military) the act of pulling back (especially an orderly withdrawal of troops); "the pullback is expected to be over 25,000 troops"

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