# holdover

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #59,448

## Definitions
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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/holdover