Meaning of jackrabbit start | Babel Free

Definitions

A fast or quick start, as to a race.

Examples

“Both are grand horses that did not know⟳ defeat⟳ However Admiral will have⟳ to make⟳ a jackrabbit start⟳ to get⟳ away ahead”

“Secretary of Interior Ickes' plan⟳ to conserve gasoline by arresting "jackrabbit start⟳" drivers and operators of fume-belching autos, starting tomorrow,”

“1993, Chicago Tribune (18 April), "Jackrabbit Start⟳ for Egg Hunt", Susan Kubian One little tyke had to be restrained from a jackrabbit start⟳ under the rope as his mother pulled him back, grabbing the hood of his jacket.”

“JACKRABBIT START⟳ ... The sudden acceleration of a motor vehicle from a standing stop⟳. ... The analogy is to a jackrabbit (q.v.) leaping suddenly from cover⟳ and bounding quickly away when disturbed by a dog or a hunter.”

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