noun A restraint; a device or part of a device that operates to restrain.
noun The projection or loop, on the thill of a vehicle, to which a strap of the harness is attached, to hold back a carriage when going downhill, or in backing. Also, the strap or part of the harness so used.
noun A delay in the movement of solute due to the slowing effects of diffusion
noun Income that is set aside for eventualities such as customer returns, seasonal fluctuations, performance bonuses, unexpected costs, etc.
noun A portion of the money that is owed to someone which is not paid, but instead held as security, until the entire job or contract has been successfully completed.
noun Money that a buyer does not pay at the time of purchase, but which is paid afterward (sometimes in installments, sometimes on a specified date).
noun The difference between a dealer's cost and the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
noun A time period during which sales of a specific security or commodity cannot occur.