English Explanatory Dictionary

starting gun

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A gun fired to start a race.
A signal to start or proceed; something that triggers an event or situation.

Word forms

starting gun starting guns

Synonyms

starting pistol starter pistol starting signal

Related words

green light morning gun

Derived words

fire the starting gun

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