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| start·ing gate (plural start·ing gates) |
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1. North America stalls horses leave to start race: a line of stalls into which racehorses are put at the start of a race that have gates at the front that spring open simultaneously when operated by the starter
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2. barrier connected to timer: a physical barrier or electronic beam that automatically starts a timing device when a competitor passes through it, e.g. at the start of a skiing race
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