5
jumping-off point(noun, expression)
4
point of departure(noun, expression, idiom)
3
trampoline
2
catalyst
2
diving board(expression, idiom)
2
racket
2
spur(noun, opener, propellant)
2
starting point(noun, expression)
1
jumping jack
1
launching pad
1
opener(noun, propellant)
1
rubber
1
rubber ball
1
rubber band
1
spandex
1
spring
1
starting block(noun, expression)
1
starting blocks(noun, expression)
1
starting gate(noun, expression)
1
starting line(noun, expression)
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