backstrap — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A pull strap extending the backstay of a boot or shoe.

2. The backbone of a book.

3. A loin of meat consisting of the muscle on each side of the spine.

   Examples

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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.

4. An anchoring strap, passed around the waist or hips, for a small loom.

5. The rearmost surface applied to the grip especially of a pistol below a possible beavertail.

6. The rolling of a marijuana cigarette in a certain fashion.

   Synonyms

   backroll

   Antonyms

   frontstrap

Verb

1. To apply or make into a backstrap.