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The definition of a tieback is a small strip of fabric or cord used to hold curtains open.

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An example of a tieback is a piece of velvet hanging on the wall to the side of curtain at a window.

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See tieback in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

☆ a fabric strip, ribbon, tape, etc. used to tie curtains or draperies to one side
☆ a curtain with a tieback: usually used in pl.

See tieback in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A decorative loop of fabric, cord, or metal for parting and draping a curtain to the side.
tiebacks A pair of curtains intended to be tied back.

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