1. The part of a racecourse that is farthest from the grandstand and parallel to the homestretch
   "The horse made a strong move on the backstretch";
   - back straight
    
2. The area adjacent to a racetrack where the horses are stabled and stable employees have temporary living accommodations
   "Life on the backstretch starts early, with trainers and grooms tending to the horses"

Derived forms: backstretches

Encyclopedia: Backstretch