back straight

noun

back straight

noun

1

Athletics, Hobbies, Horse racing, Horseracing, Horses, Lifestyle, Pets, Racing, Sports The straight part of a racetrack, running track, etc., opposite the finishing line; the backstretch.

He got boxed in amongst four African runners in the back straight of the last lap, and was only able to get out into the clear coming into the home straight.

Synonyms: backstretch
Related terms: home straight

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