"starting five" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: starting fives [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} starting five (plural starting fives)
  1. (US, basketball) The five players who are initially playing for a team at the start of a game. Tags: US Categories (topical): Basketball, Five

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