Noun: flying start flI-ing staa(r)t
- A racing start in which the contestants are already in full motion when they pass the starting line
"The cyclists were given a flying start to begin the time trial";
- running start
- A quick and auspicious beginning
"The new business got off to a flying start with numerous orders in its first week";
- running start
Derived forms: flying starts
Type of: racing start, start