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holdover

Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊldˌoʊvɚ/

The English word “holdover” has 2 meanings listed here.

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.

Etymology

Deverbal from hold over.

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