running start

Noun

Meaning

a quick and auspicious beginning

a racing start in which the contestants are already in full motion when they pass the starting line

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

flying start alpha dawn foundation beginning start advantage opening origin onset outset commencement head start takeoff kickoff
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Antonyms

end last death block ending finish
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Hypernyms

start racing start

Examples

I'm suspicious of any mode of transportation that requires a running start. Alan Kotok

We look about in vain for any semblance of the old authority, the old absolute, for any suitable foothold from which to get a running start. Carl L. Becker

A flying kick, in martial arts, is a general description of kicks that involve a running start, jump, then a kick in mid-air. Source: Internet

A jumping kick is very similar to a flying kick, except that it lacks the running start and the user simply jumps and kicks from a stationary position. Source: Internet

A lot of cut flower longevity depends on how fresh the flowers were when you bought them, but there are some tips that can get your flowers off to a running start and keep them blooming. Source: Internet

Boucher, who took a running start down a steep slope in Paul’s front yard, landed on him with such force that he broke several ribs and bruised the senator’s lungs. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

running speech running spider Running Springs running stationer running stitch running stroller