Frontstretch

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The straight (or gently curved) part of a racetrack, running track, etc. where the race begins.

    "The new track will be built of a sandy loam running surface providing improved turns and a layout with new spirals to ease entry into the turns. The frontstretch and backstretch will be lengthened by 660 feet."

Synonyms

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front straightfront straightmainstretch

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"The new track will be built of a sandy loam running surface providing improved turns and a layout with new spirals to ease entry into the turns. The frontstretch and backstretch will be lengthened by 660 feet."

Etymology

From front + stretch.

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