starting gate

/ˌstɑrdɪŋ ˈgeɪt/
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Other forms: starting gates

Definitions of starting gate
  1. noun
    a movable barrier on the starting line of a race course
    synonyms: starting stall
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    type of:
    barrier
    a structure or object that impedes free movement
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