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• starting signal — noun a signal to begin (as in a race) the starting signal was a green light the runners awaited the start • Syn: ↑start • Hypernyms: ↑signal, ↑signaling, ↑sign …   Useful english dictionary

• starting gun — see ↑starting pistol below. • • • Main Entry: ↑start starting pistol or starting gun noun A small pistol used to give the signal for starting a race • • • Main Entry: ↑start * * * starting gun UK [ˈstɑː( …   Useful english dictionary

• starting-gate — [ startiŋgɛt ] n. m. • 1900; mot angl. « barrière pour partir » ♦ Anglic. turf Barrière faite de rubans élastiques tendus, de portes, devant laquelle s alignent les chevaux, et qui donne le signal du départ en se relevant ou en s ouvrant. Des… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

• starting pistol — or starting gun noun A small pistol used to give the signal for starting a race • • • Main Entry: ↑start * * * ˈstarting pistol 7 [starting pistol] noun a gun used for signalling the start of a race …   Useful english dictionary

• starting pistol — ► NOUN ▪ a pistol used to signal the start of a race …   English terms dictionary

• Starting gate — A starting gate is a machine used in horse racing and dog racing to ensure a fair start in a race.Thoroughbred/quarter horse racingThe inventor of the electric starting gate for horse racing is generally credited to be Clay Puett, who was a rider …   Wikipedia

• Starting pistol — A starting pistol or starter pistol is a handgun (typically a specially designed revolver) that is fired to start track and field races, as well as competitive swimming races at some meets. The loud report of the gun going off is a signal to the… …   Wikipedia

• Starting barrier — A starting barrier ensures a fair start to races such as horse races or dog races. Horse racing Throughout the history of horse racing, there have been proposals as to how better to start a race. A commonly used starting system for horse races… …   Wikipedia

• starting — n. in senses of START v. Phrases and idioms: starting block a shaped rigid block for bracing the feet of a runner at the start of a race. starting gate a movable barrier for securing a fair start in horse races. starting handle Brit. Mech. a… …   Useful english dictionary

• Starting rate of UK income tax — The starting rate of income tax, often known as the 10p rate, was the lowest rate of personal income taxation imposed in the United Kingdom from 1999 to 2008. It was introduced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, in his 1999 budget… …   Wikipedia

• Signal Transfer Point — A Signal Transfer Point (STP) is a router that relays SS7 messages between signaling end points (SEPs) and other signaling transfer points (STPs). Typical SEPs include SSPs and SCPs. The STP is connected to adjacent SEPs and STPs via signaling… …   Wikipedia