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starting gate

–noun
any of various types of movable barriers for lining up and giving an equal start to the entries in a horse or dog race.

Origin:
1895–1900
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starting gate  
n.   Sports
  1. A series of stalls with interconnected doors that open simultaneously at the beginning of a race.

  2. A movable barrier that starts an automatic timer when pushed aside by a competitor, such as a skier.

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