"back straight" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: back straights [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} back straight (plural back straights)
  1. (athletics, horse racing) The straight part of a racetrack, running track, etc., opposite the finishing line; the backstretch. Categories (topical): Athletics Categories (lifeform): Horse racing Synonyms: backstretch Related terms: home straight
    Sense id: en-back_straight-en-noun-4gaoZoQd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: athletics, hobbies, horse-racing, horseracing, horses, lifestyle, pets, racing, sports

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