starting line

noun

Meaning

The physical boundary or mark on the ground from which a race or competition begins.

Examples

All participants must remain behind the starting line until the official signal is given.
She felt a surge of adrenaline as she stood at the starting line for the final heat.

Synonyms: start, mark, baseline, threshold

Learn English that separates you from the crowd with Anaversity: private classes, Ani practice, Campus tools, and a public English-learning community.

starting line

noun

Pronunciation: ˈstɑːrtɪŋ laɪn

Definition

The physical boundary or mark on the ground from which a race or competition begins.

Examples

All participants must remain behind the starting line until the official signal is given.
She felt a surge of adrenaline as she stood at the starting line for the final heat.

Synonyms of starting line

Words with a similar meaning to starting line:

start
mark
baseline
threshold

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary