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tie⋅back

[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:
1875–80; n. use of v. phrase tie back
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tie·back   (tī'bāk')   
n.  
  1. A decorative loop of fabric, cord, or metal for parting and draping a curtain to the side.

  2. tiebacks A pair of curtains intended to be tied back.

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