backstraight
noun
back·straight
ˈbak-ˌstrāt 
chiefly British
: backstretch
Toomaline Jack, running an excellent backstraight, quickened smartly to range upsides [=even with] Lyreen Mover 20 metres before the penultimate bend …—
Richard Birch
Richard BirchCite this Entry
“Backstraight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backstraight. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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