Stepback vs Retreat - What's the difference?
stepback | retreat |
(chiefly, attributive) A piece of furniture whose upper section is further back than the lower part, forming a flat shelf or step between them.
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
* Shakespeare
The act of reversing direction and receding from a forward position.
A peaceful, quiet place affording privacy or security.
* L'Estrange
* Dryden
A period of retirement, seclusion, or solitude.
A period of meditation, prayer or study.
Withdrawal by military force from a dangerous position or from enemy attack.
A signal for a military withdrawal.
A bugle call or drumbeat signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset, as on a military base.
A military ceremony to lower the flag.
(chess) The move of a piece from a threatened position.
As nouns the difference between stepback and retreat
is that stepback is (chiefly|attributive) a piece of furniture whose upper section is further back than the lower part, forming a flat shelf or step between them while retreat is the act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.As a verb retreat is
to withdraw military forces.stepback
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Noun
(en noun)- a stepback cupboard
retreat
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Noun
(en noun)- In a retreat he outruns any lackey.
- He built his son a house of pleasure, and spared no cost to make a delicious retreat .
- That pleasing shade they sought, a soft retreat / From sudden April showers, a shelter from the heat.