a wrong start in a race; often transferred and figurative; also false starter (see quot. 1923).
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| 释义 | society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > racing or race > [noun] > start > false start (3) false start1815 a wrong start in a race; often transferred and figurative; also false starter (see quot. 1923). breakaway1885 In various sports, the act of breaking away or getting free. Athletics, Horse Racing. A false start to a race. flying start1921 That passes or travels swiftly, that passes by rapidly or rushes along; rapid. flying leap: a running jump. flying handicap, flying mile: one in… |
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