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Meaning of standing mile | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

In racing, a competition or timed race over a distance of one mile from a standing start (i.e. a stationary starting position).

Examples

“AFTER THE SECOND DAY'S RACING AT SPRINGFIELD TYLER DOES A STANDING MILE IN 2:08 4-5, BREAKING TAYLOR'S RECORD—(...)”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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