tie•back (tī′bak′), n. a strip or loop of material, heavy braid, or the like, used for holding a curtain back to one side. a curtain having such a device.

Is tie back one word or two?

English Language Learners Definition of tieback

tieback. No such word found.

What is a tieback in journalism?

noun. A loop of cloth, cord, etc., which is placed around a curtain to hold it open to one side. noun. (journalism) A newspaper rewrite or short synopsis of the information presented in the original story.