gun time

English

Noun

gun time (plural gun times)

1. The time it takes to finish a race from when the starter's gun (or other signal) is sounded until crossing the finish line, irrespective of when the competitor actually starts.

Usage notes

• "Gun time" is generally the only officially recognised time, as opposed to chip time.

Synonyms

• finish time, gross time

Anagrams

• mugient, time-gun