backstrap

plural backstraps

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 meat over the eggplants and tomatoes.

   2010, Guy Mirabella, Eat - Ate, page 110

4. An anchoring strap, passed around the waist or hips, for a small loom.
5. engineeringThe rearmost surface applied to the grip especially of a pistol below a possible beavertail.
6. drugsThe rolling of a marijuana cigarette in a certain fashion.

   Synonyms: backroll · Antonyms: frontstrap

present singular third person backstraps · participle present backstrapping · participle past backstrapped · past backstrapped

1. To apply or make into a backstrap.