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Meaning of false start

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

false start

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of an athlete starting a race before being signaled to do so.

  2. The act of an offensive player moving across the line of scrimmage prior to the snap.

  3. An attempt at something that does not work, requiring one to start over.