backstretch
[ bak-strech ]
/ ˈbækˈstrɛtʃ /
noun
the straight part of a race track opposite the part leading to the finish line.
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backstop, backstory, back straight, backstrap loom, back street, backstretch, backstroke, backstroker, backswept, backswimmer, backswing
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Example sentences from the Web for backstretch
As the field thundered down the backstretch, Espinoza steered his horse out wide.
Why California Chrome’s Fairy Tale Didn’t End Happily Ever After|Michael Fensom|June 8, 2014|DAILY BEASTAround the turn going into the backstretch, Worth was still leading by his length and a half advantage.
History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921|John Lawrence O'ConnorTaral had Manuel under a wrap close up in second place and approaching the turn from the backstretch he nailed the leader.
History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921|John Lawrence O'ConnorBob slipped coming into the backstretch and went down, and Martin hurled himself on him.
Left Half Harmon|Ralph Henry Barbour
British Dictionary definitions for backstretch
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