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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.

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.

See also

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