holdback

  1. Noun.  restraint (act or result of holding back, device that restrains).
  2. Noun.  The projection or loop, on the thill of a vehicle, to which a strap of the harness is attached, to hold back a carriage when going downhill, or in backing.
  3. Noun.  The strap or part of the harness so used.

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