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Definition of tieback

tieback

/ˈtaɪ.bæk/
tie · back
Plural:tiebacks
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• noun

1

A decorative band, cord, or loop of fabric used to hold a curtain or drapery back to the side of a window.

Example

"She fastened the velvet curtains with braided gold tiebacks to let the morning sunlight into the parlor."

2

A horizontal rod, wire, or cable anchored into stable soil or bedrock to reinforce and support a retaining wall or bulkhead.

Example

"The civil engineers installed steel tiebacks along the excavated slope to prevent the retaining wall from buckling."

3

North American A narrative element or brief reference in a broadcast or speech that connects the current segment to an earlier topic or story.

Example

"The news anchor used a quick tieback at the end of the broadcast to update viewers on the breaking story from earlier in the hour."

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• Nearby Words

tidings
tidy
tie
tieback
tiebreak
tiebreaker
tiebreaking

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tieback. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tieback
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