noun
holdoff
Holdoff (noun) means a fitting attached to something to stop two objects touching each other directly.
noun
1
A fitting attached to something to stop two objects touching each other directly.
"The ladder holdoff enabled him to clean the gutters easily without the ladder's weight damaging them."
2
A pause before doing something, or holding back from it.
"There was a three-month holdoff in the decision."
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Etymology
A deverbal formed from hold off.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of holdoff?
"holdoff" (noun) means a fitting attached to something to stop two objects touching each other directly.
What are the different meanings of holdoff?
"holdoff" has 2 main meanings: 1. A fitting attached to something to stop two objects touching each other directly; 2. A pause before doing something, or holding back from it.
