backstrap

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

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.
    • 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...
  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

Origin

From back + strap.

Forms

backstraps

Verb

  1. To apply or make into a backstrap.

Forms

backstraps backstrapping backstrapped