A.pushing back, esp. pushing a ship back, backing water, Th.7.36; ἡ πάλιν ἀ. ib.62; of a horse, with the bit, Plu.2.549c: metaph., reaction against depression, -σεις τοῦ φρονήματος ib. 78a; return, “τῆς παλινδρομίας” Iamb.in Nic.p.76 P.
II. in Music, first beginning of a tune, Str.9.3.10.