holdoff

See also: hold off

English

Etymology

Deverbal of hold off.

Noun

holdoff (plural holdoffs)

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

   Coordinate term: standoff

   The ladder holdoff enabled him to clean the gutters easily without the ladder's weight damaging them.

4. A delay or forbearance.

   Coordinate terms: hold-up; see also Thesaurus:delay

   There was a three-month holdoff in the decision.

Anagrams

• offhold