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tieback

noun

A loop of cloth, cord, etc., which is placed around a curtain to hold it open to one side.

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Word length
7
Starts with
T
Ends with
K
Contains
IE
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. A loop of cloth, cord, etc., which is placed around a curtain to hold it open to one side.

  2. A newspaper rewrite or short synopsis of the information presented in the original story. in order to refresh the memories of readers who saw the old story and to update new readers.

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