holdbacks

/ˈhoʊldˌbæks/
noun
  1. Plural of holdback; multiple obstacles or delaying factors.
    • There were several holdbacks to the construction, including bad weather and material shortages.
    • Overcoming these holdbacks will require extra effort from everyone.
    • The team identified the main holdbacks in the project timeline.
  2. Plural of holdback; multiple parts of a harness used to restrain horses.
    • The holdbacks were made of strong leather to ensure safety.
    • The stable hand replaced the worn holdbacks on all the harnesses.
    • Each horse had its own set of holdbacks for the carriage ride.
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