Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bak-strech]
- /ˈbækˈstrɛtʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bak-strech]
- /ˈbækˈstrɛtʃ/
Definitions of backstretch word
- noun backstretch the part of a racetrack farthest from the grandstand and opposite and parallel to the homestretch 3
- noun backstretch the barn area adjacent to a racetrack where horses are stabled and grooms and other horse attendants have temporary living quarters 3
- noun backstretch the straight part of a race track opposite the part leading to the finish line. 1
- noun backstretch the part of a racecourse that is farthest from the grandstand and parallel to the homestretch. 0
- noun backstretch the area adjacent to a racetrack where the horses are stabled and stable employees have temporary living accommodations. 0
- noun backstretch The middle part of an event. 0
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Origin of backstretch
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; back1 + stretch
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Parts of speech for Backstretch
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
backstretch popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
backstretch usage trend in Literature
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