Meaning ofholdbacksin English

Noun

1. restraints or devices that limit movement; control
   The company installed holdbacks to prevent the machinery from moving excessively.
2. projections on a vehicle to secure harness straps
   The harness straps were attached to the holdbacks on the vehicle for safety.
3. straps or parts of a harness for holding back
   The rider adjusted the holdbacks on her saddle to secure herself.
4. plural of holdback; restraint results
   The government implemented holdbacks on the economy to control inflation.