backstretch

English

/ˈbækstɹɛtʃ/

noun
Definitions
  • (athletics) .
  • (horse racing) An area next to a racetrack used to stable the racehorses and house employees.
  • (figuratively) The middle part of an event.
  • (exercise) An exercise that stretches the muscles of the back.

Etymology

Compound from English back (mild drink, back, chaser) + English stretch.

Origin

English

stretch

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