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noun
A machine used to ensure a fair start in horse or dog racing by opening doors to allow all the racing animals out at the same time.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: dog racing
Topics: equestrianism, hobbies, horses, lifestyle, pets, sports
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noun
The beginning.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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noun
a movable barrier on the starting line of a race course
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: starting stall
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: barrier
History
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Across languages
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