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noun
An especially good start.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The start of a sports event in which the competitors are moving when they pass the starting line or initial jump point.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a quick and auspicious beginning
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: running start
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: start
noun
a racing start in which the contestants are already in full motion when they pass the starting line
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: running start
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: racing start
History
From sailboat races, where the ships should be 'flying' under full sail as they cross the starting line.
Across languages
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
