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Meaning of back straight | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The straight part of a racetrack, running track, etc., opposite the finishing line; the backstretch.

Equivalents

Suomi takasuora

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

back street back substitution back taxes back the right horse back the wrong horse back then

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