back straight

English

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.

   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.

Synonyms

• backstretch

See also

• home straight