back·stretch

[bak-strech]
noun
the straight part of a race track opposite the part leading to the finish line.
Compare homestretch.


Origin:
1830–40; back1 + stretch

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Most of the improvements that will first take place will be in the backstretch
  to improve the housing and change the traffic flow.
He got away slowly and didn't get going un- til the field reached the
  backstretch.
We really need to spend more money on backstretch security.
Amanda waited on the backstretch and cheered for me, too.
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