Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Braces of rope, or a stay-rod, attached to the tower of a mine-head on the side opposite to the lead of the hoisting-rope, to hold the tower from being swayed by the drag of the cable.
- noun 2. A beam having a function like that of a fend-off beam, but on the opposite side of the shaft or incline.
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Examples
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I veto most tie-back halters, because most women just don't get enough lift from the bra top.
Ask Teri Teri Agins 2011
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As for choosing to design the well with a long string instead of a tie-back, Mr. Sankar said that the long string has some value over the long-term life of the well.
Oil Spill Panel Says Money Didn Siobhan Hughes 2010
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The windows overlooking the river were hung with frilly, white organdy tie-back curtains.
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The windows overlooking the river were hung with frilly, white organdy tie-back curtains.
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A velvet/lace tie-back dress with draped front and arm cuffs.
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Dressing up plain fabric Although a fabric may be plain in colour, drape it effectively with an unusual tie-back.
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This could tie-back to Robert's question about incentivizing corp members.
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She went off, head high, wearing a beautiful tie-back top of burgundy the color she has already informed us her Bat Mitzvah dress will be and crops.
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Drape the "curtain" to one side of the window over another roofing nail which is used as a tie-back.
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Insert a length of cord and use as a tie-back, or hang several tassels from a curtain rail to dress it up.
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