starting — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The act of something that starts.

   Examples

   constant startings and stoppings

Adjective

1. (especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

   Examples

   with eyes starting from their sockets

2. appropriate to the beginning or start of an event

   Examples

   the starting point

   hands in the starting position

Noun

1. a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)

   Synonyms

   start

   Broader terms

   turnplay

   Examples

   he got his start because one of the regular pitchers was in the hospital

   his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen