starter
starter /ˈstɑːrtɝ/
noun
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(
)
An electric motor for starting an engine
(
starter motor
, starting motor
, starter
)
an electric motor for starting an engine
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A culture containing yeast or bacteria that is used to start the process of fermentation or souring in making butter or cheese or dough
(
starter
)
a culture containing yeast or bacteria that is used to start the process of fermentation or souring in making butter or cheese or dough
To make sourdough you need a starter
to make sourdough you need a starter
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A hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
(
crank
, starter
)
a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
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Food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)
(
appetiser
[British] , appetizer
, starter
)
food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)
The starter was a delicious Caesar salad with homemade dressing and fresh croutons
The starter was a delicious Caesar salad with homemade dressing and fresh croutons
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Any new participant in some activity
(
entrant
, fledgeling
, neophyte
, newbie
[Informal] , starter
, n00b
[Non-standard] , fledgling
, freshman
[ N. American] , newcomer
, newb
[Non-standard] , noob
[Non-standard] , shavetail
[Informal, N. American] )
any new participant in some activity
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The official who signals the beginning of a race or competition
(
dispatcher
, starter
, despatcher
[British] )
the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition
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A contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning
(
starter
)
a contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning