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backstretch.

Synonym of back straight (“straight part of a racetrack, running track, etc., opposite the finishing line”).

11 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbækstɹɛt͡ʃ/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. Synonym of back straight (“straight part of a racetrack, running track, etc., opposite the finishing line”).

  2. An area next to a racetrack used to stable the racehorses and house employees.

  3. The middle part of an event.

    figuratively
  4. An exercise that stretches the muscles of the back.

  5. The laying of a supply line from the region of the fire backwards toward the water source.

Where this word comes from

From back + stretch.

verb/ˈbækstɹɛt͡ʃ/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. To lay a supply line from the region of the fire backwards toward the water source.

Where this word comes from

From back + stretch.

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