Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

frontstretch

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.06 in modern English

Syllables: front-stretch
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Example Sentences

"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."
"D-shaped ovals are modified ovals that have one long sweeping arc of a turn for a frontstretch instead of a straightaway."
"In addition to often scheduling the autograph sessions, speedway officials would open the frontstretch gate and allow fans to come onto the track and the grassy frontstretch apron after an event."

Etymology

From front + stretch.

Inflected Forms

frontstretches (plural) front stretch (alternative) front-stretch (alternative)

Synonyms

front straight

Antonyms

backstretch home stretch homestretch

Questions

What does frontstretch mean?: The straight (or gently curved) part of a racetrack, running track, etc. where the race begins.
Where does frontstretch come from?: From front + stretch.

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