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Definition of backstretch

backstretch

/ˈbækˌstrɛtʃ/
back · stretch
Plural:backstretches
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backstretch Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American The straight part of an oval racetrack on the side opposite the homestretch and the finish line.

Example

"The lead runner began to pull away from the pack as they rounded the first turn and entered the backstretch."

2

North American The stable area at a horse-racing track where horses are quartered and where trainers, grooms, and exercise riders work.

Example

"Life on the backstretch begins before dawn, with grooms feeding the thoroughbreds and preparing them for morning workouts."

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• Nearby Words

backstory
backstraight
backstreet
backstretch
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backstroker
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Backstretch. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/backstretch
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