1. (noun) a device (as a decorative loop of cord or fabric) for holding or drawing something back

• tieback

1. (noun) (military) the act of pulling back (especially an orderly withdrawal of troops)

• armed forces
• armed services
• military
• military machine
• war machine

1. (noun) a device (as a decorative loop of cord or fabric) for holding or drawing something back

• holding device

2. (noun) (military) the act of pulling back (especially an orderly withdrawal of troops)

• withdrawal

1. (noun) (military) the act of pulling back (especially an orderly withdrawal of troops)

• draw back
• move back
• pull away
• pull back
• recede
• retire
• retreat
• withdraw