A starting block is the raised platform a race is dived from. Stand on the starting block.
The angled wedge at the back was added so a swimmer can push with both legs. A starting block dive is worth a length of ground over a push from the wall.
1nounstarting blockThe raised platform a race is dived from.
“He went off the starting block a fraction early and was disqualified.”
starting block is equipment.
Practised in Swimming & Diving