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false start

n.

1. An illegal racing start in which one of the competitors begins moving before the starting signal.

2. A misguided or unsuccessful attempt to begin something.

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false-start (fôlsstärt) v.

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false start

Noun

Athletics & swimming an occasion when one competitor starts a race before the starter's signal has been given, which means that all competitors have to be recalled and the race restarted