flagfall

English

noun
Definitions
  • (horse racing) The start of a horse race
  • (Australia) A fixed fare charged at the beginning of a taxi ride

Etymology

Compound from English flag (computer science true-or-false value, either recording the fact that a certain event has occurred requesting that a certain optional action take place, flag) + English fall.

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English

fall

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