starting gate

/S T AA1 R T IH0 NG G EY1 T/
noun
  1. 1

    (equestrianism, dog racing) A machine used to ensure a fair start in horse or dog racing by opening doors to allow all the racing animals out at the same time.

  2. 2

    (figurative) The beginning.

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