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Rareholdover
The correct spelling is holdover.
How to pronounce holdover
noun
Say it like: Hol-dov-er
The correct spelling is holdover. Something left behind, saved or remaining from an earlier time. For example: "That policy is a holdover from days of punch card data entry."
Usage Examples
“That policy is a holdover from days of punch card data entry.”
“This rangefinder not only measures the distance to the target, but also provides a digital readout of the inches of holdover at that distance.”
Definition
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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