starting block

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Noun starting block has 1 sense

starting block - block providing bracing for a runner's feet at start of a race
--₁ is a kind of block

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Term: Starting Block

Description:

A starting block refers to a device used in athletics, typically in track and field events, to provide a stable platform for sprinters to begin a race. It consists of adjustable footrests and a block from which a runner pushes off to gain momentum.

Senses:

Noun - Sports: A device used by athletes to start a race from a stationary position.
Noun - Figurative: A point at which something or someone begins or takes off.

Sample Sentences:

Noun - Sports:
- He set his feet in the starting blocks, ready to burst from the line.
- She positioned herself on the starting block, waiting for the starting gun to go off.
Noun - Figurative:
- The new investment could be the starting block for a successful portfolio.
- This groundbreaking discovery may be the starting block for a new era in medical research.

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