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starter

noun(start-er)

an electric motor for starting an engine

Synonyms: starter motor, starting motor,

starter

noun(start-er)

a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle

Synonyms: crank,

starter

noun(start-er)

the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition

Synonyms: dispatcher,

starter

noun(start-er)

any new participant in some activity

Synonyms: entrant, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, neophyte, newbie, newcomer,

starter

noun(start-er)

food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)

Synonyms: appetiser, appetizer,

starter

noun(start-er)

a contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning

starter

noun(start-er)

a culture containing yeast or bacteria that is used to start the process of fermentation or souring in making butter or cheese or dough

Examples:

To make sourdough you need a starter.

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