backstretch
[ bak-strech ]
/ ˈbækˈstrɛtʃ /
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noun
the straight part of a race track opposite the part leading to the finish line.
Nearby words
- backstitch,
- backstop,
- backstory,
- backstrap loom,
- backstreet,
- backstroke,
- backstroker,
- backswept,
- backswimmer,
- backswing
Compare homestretch.
Origin of backstretch
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019
Examples 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