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- [tahy-bak]
- /ˈtaɪˌbæk/
- /tˈaɪbak/
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- [tahy-bak]
- /ˈtaɪˌbæk/
Definitions of tieback word
- noun tieback a strip or loop of material, heavy braid, or the like, used for holding a curtain back to one side. 1
- noun tieback a curtain having such a device. 1
- noun tieback device for holding back curtains 1
- noun tieback curtain intended to be tied back 1
- noun tieback a length of cord, ribbon, or other fabric used for tying a curtain to one side 0
- noun tieback a curtain having such a device 0
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Origin of tieback
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; noun use of verb phrase tie back
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Parts of speech for Tieback
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tieback popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
tieback usage trend in Literature
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- what is a tieback?
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