fastback

fastback
/fast"bak', fahst"-/, n.
1. a form of back for an automobile body consisting of a single, unbroken convex curve from the top to the rear bumper.
2. a car having such a back. Cf. notchback.
[1960-65 Amer.; FAST1 + BACK1]

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