Backstrap

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A pull strap extending the backstay of a boot or shoe.
  2. 2
    The backbone of a book.
  3. 3
    A loin of meat consisting of the muscle on each side of the spine.

    "As a dressing, combine the extra-virgin olive oil and garlic in a small bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper. Arrange the whole eggplants and tomatoes on a large platter. Slice the lamb backstraps diagonally and lay the meat over the eggplants and tomatoes."

  4. 4
    An anchoring strap, passed around the waist or hips, for a small loom.
  5. 5
    The rearmost surface applied to the grip especially of a pistol below a possible beavertail.
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  1. 6
    The rolling of a marijuana cigarette in a certain fashion.
Verb
  1. 1
    To apply or make into a backstrap.

Synonyms

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backrollbellybandbitblindblindersbreeching

Example

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"As a dressing, combine the extra-virgin olive oil and garlic in a small bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper. Arrange the whole eggplants and tomatoes on a large platter. Slice the lamb backstraps diagonally and lay the meat over the eggplants and tomatoes."

Etymology

From back + strap.

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