Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

running start

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.06 in modern English

Syllables
run-ning s-tart
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A start to a race in which a contestant is already at full speed before reaching the starting line or take-off point.

noun

An initial advantage at the beginning of some action or pursuit; a head start.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

running starts (plural)

Phrases

flying start rolling start

Frequently Paired Words

flying start rolling start

Synonyms

flying start

Questions

What does running start mean?
A start to a race in which a contestant is already at full speed before reaching the starting line or take-off point.

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