What is the meaning of the word "pullback"?

Definitions:

  1. (military) the act of pulling back (especially an orderly withdrawal of troops) copy to clipboard noun
    • the pullback is expected to be over 25,000 troops copy to clipboard
  2. a device (as a decorative loop of cord or fabric) for holding or drawing something back copy to clipboard noun
    • the draperies were drawn to the sides by pullbacks copy to clipboard

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