fastback

[ fast-bak, fahst- ]

noun

a form of back for an automobile body consisting of a single, unbroken convex curve from the top to the rear bumper.
a car having such a back.

Origin of fastback

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65; fast¹ + back¹

Compare notchback.

Words Nearby fastback

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How to use fastback in a sentence

Press another button to raise the large rear spoiler—effectively saying “back off” to anyone clueless enough to tailgate such a ferocious fastback.
Adventure cruisers | Joe Phillips | July 15, 2021 | Washington Blade

British Dictionary definitions for fastback

fastback

/ (ˈfɑːstˌbæk) /

noun

a car having a back that forms one continuous slope from roof to rear
British a type of pig developed from the landrace or large white and bred for lean meat

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