backstrap

backstrap noun: a pull strap extending the backstay of a boot or shoe.

Noun

backstrap (plural backstraps)

A pull strap extending the backstay of a boot or shoe.
The backbone of a book.
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.2010, Guy Mirabella, Eat - Ate, page 110
An anchoring strap, passed around the waist or hips, for a small loom.
The rearmost surface applied to the grip especially of a pistol below a possible beavertail.
The rolling of a marijuana cigarette in a certain fashion.

Synonyms:

backroll

Antonyms:

frontstrap

backstrap (third-person singular simple present backstraps, present participle backstrapping, simple past and past participle backstrapped)

பின் தோள்பட்டை

Noun
plural	backstraps
Verb
third-person singular present	backstraps
present participle	backstrapping
past participle	backstrapped
past	backstrapped

From back + strap.

What does backstrap mean?: Backstrap means a pull strap extending the backstay of a boot or shoe.
What is backstrap in Tamil?: Backstrap in Tamil is பின் தோள்பட்டை. See Backstrap meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is backstrap?: Backstrap can be a noun or a verb.
What is the plural of backstrap?: The plural of backstrap is backstraps.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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