gun lap
The term "gun lap" is used in racing to indicate the final lap, often marked by the firing of a gun. It is also used metaphorically to denote the final stages of any endeavor.
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Definition
B2Racing
(sports, technical)The last lap of a race, usually indicated by the firing of a gun when the leader starts it.
Example
- As the runners entered the gun lap, the crowd's excitement reached its peak.
B2General
(metaphor, informal)The final phase or stage of a process or activity.
Example
- We're in the gun lap of the project, so everyone is working extra hard to meet the deadline.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "gun lap":
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