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holdover

Holdover (noun) means something left behind, saved or remaining from an earlier time.

noun
1
Something left behind, saved or remaining from an earlier time.
2
The distance (at target) by which a rifle scope is aimed higher than the intended point of impact in order to compensate for bullet drop over the distance to the target.
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Etymology

Deverbal from hold over.

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What is the meaning of holdover?

"holdover" (noun) means something left behind, saved or remaining from an earlier time.

What are the different meanings of holdover?

"holdover" has 2 main meanings: 1. Something left behind, saved or remaining from an earlier time; 2. The distance (at target) by which a rifle scope is aimed higher than the intended point of impact in order to compensate for bullet drop over the distance to the target.

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