"frontstretch" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: frontstretches [plural]
Etymology: front + stretch. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|front|stretch}} front + stretch Head templates: {{en-noun}} frontstretch (plural frontstretches)
  1. (athletics, horse racing, car racing) The straight (or gently curved) part of a racetrack, running track, etc. where the race begins. Synonyms: front stretch, front-stretch, front straight
    Sense id: en-frontstretch-en-noun-b8n53EWG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: athletics, hobbies, horse-racing, horseracing, horses, lifestyle, pets, racing, sports

Inflected forms

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