"starting berth" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: starting berths [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} starting berth (plural starting berths)
  1. (soccer) An appearance in a match from the kick-off. Categories (topical): Football (soccer)
    Sense id: en-starting_berth-en-noun-V1Hswp19 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

Inflected forms

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