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starting

DEFINITIONS OF: starting

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adj appropriate to the beginning or start of an event

“the starting point”
“hands in the starting position”
Synonyms
opening
first or beginning

adj (especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

“with eyes starting from their sockets”
Synonyms
protrusive
thrusting outward

n a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)

“his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen”
Synonyms:
start
Type of:
play, turn
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
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