"standing start" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: standing starts [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} standing start (plural standing starts)
  1. (motor racing) The start of a motor race, when the cars are initially stationary. Wikipedia link: standing start Categories (topical): Motor racing Derived forms: a standing start Coordinate_terms: rolling start
    Sense id: en-standing_start-en-noun-qiY-7wTt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, motor-racing, racing, sports

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