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standing start

noun

standing start

noun
1

Hobbies, Lifestyle, Motor racing, Racing, Sports The start of a motor race, when the cars are initially stationary.

  • Amid the sequence of incidents and crashes, the victory hinged on three standing starts between the Mercedes drivers.2020 September 13, Andrew Benson, “Tuscan Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton claims 90th win after incredible race”, in BBC Sport:
Derived terms
a standing start
Coordinate terms
rolling start

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