ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Holdoff

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Holdoff is a noun meaning A fixture or attachment intended to prevent direct contact between two objects.

Meaning

A fixture or attachment intended to prevent direct contact between two objects.

More Meanings

  1. A delay or forbearance.

Example Sentences

There was a three-month holdoff in the decision.
The ladder holdoff enabled him to clean the gutters easily without the ladder's weight damaging them.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include buffer, chock, stay, handlock, fastening, holdback.

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