(sumo) false start; failed or mistimed attempt to start a match / (sumo) time-out; short break in the match / (game of Go, shogi, chess) takeback; withdrawal of the previous move / pause; suspension

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whatchamacallit, X

before, previous / end, tip / earlier, the past / afterwards, the future / the destination of a motion or action / sequel / ahead, in front

before, previous

what lies ahead

previously, before

previous / former / prior

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