False Start Definition
noun
In a race, the act of starting to run, swim, etc. before the official signal has been given.
Webster's New World
A violation of the rules governing the start of play in which a player moves from a set position before play is initiated, especially a rule violation in football in which an offensive player other than the center moves from a set position before the ball is snapped.
American Heritage
A misguided or unsuccessful attempt to begin something.
Wrote the first paragraph after several false starts.
American Heritage
(sports) The starting of a race before being signaled to do so.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of False Start
Noun
Singular:
false start
Plural:
false-starts
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