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Loin vs Backstrap - What's the difference?

loin | backstrap |

As nouns the difference between loin and backstrap

is that loin is the part of the body (of humans and quadrupeds) at each side of the backbone, between the ribs and hips while backstrap is a pull strap extending the backstay of a boot or shoe.

loin

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The part of the body (of humans and quadrupeds) at each side of the backbone, between the ribs and hips
  • Any of several cuts of meat taken from this part of an animal
  • Usage notes

    The plural loins is used for a wider body region, or specifically as a euphemism for the pubic region

    Derived terms

    * fruit of one's loins * gird up one's loins * loincloth * loinskin * short loin * sirloin * slack loin * tenderloin steak * tenderloin * top loin

    Anagrams

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    backstrap

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • 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
  • * 2010 , Guy Mirabella, Eat - Ate (page 110)
  • 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.

    References

    Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged . Merriam-Webster, 2002. http://unabridged.merriam-webster.com (17 Aug. 2011)