plural of starting signal

(rail transport) A railway signal controlling the starting of trains from a station or some other location, nowadays usually a colour-light signal. / (sports) A signal to begin a race.

(motor racing) The part of the track on which the vehicles line up in order, according to their performance in qualifying.

present participle of start over

plural of starting handle

(equestrianism); (figuratively) The beginning

plural of starting fluid

(engineering) A volatile, flammable liquid which is used to aid the starting of internal combustion engines, especially during cold weather.

present participle of start the ball rolling

A metal bar on a motorcycle used to start its engine. / An act of starting a motorcycle by quickly depressing the kick start with one's foot.