What is "starter" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does starter mean in English? Meaning of starter definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "starter" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "starter": an electric motor for starting an engine

Noun

  • Meaning: an electric motor for starting an engine
  • Synonyms: starter starter motor starting motor
  • Hyponyms: kick start kick starter self-starter
  • Hypernyms: electric motor
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈstɑɹtɚ/, [ˈstɑɹɾɚ]

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈstɑː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/

    Meaning of "starter": a contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning

    Noun

  • Meaning: a contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning
  • Synonyms: starter
  • Hyponyms: starting pitcher
  • Hypernyms: contestant
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈstɑɹtɚ/, [ˈstɑɹɾɚ]

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈstɑː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/

    Meaning of "starter": the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition

    Noun

  • Meaning: the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition
  • Synonyms: dispatcher starter
  • Hypernyms: official
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈstɑɹtɚ/, [ˈstɑɹɾɚ]

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈstɑː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/

    Meaning of "starter": any new participant in some activity

    Noun

  • Meaning: any new participant in some activity
  • Synonyms: entrant fledgeling fledgling freshman neophyte newbie newcomer starter
  • Hyponyms: enlistee recruit
  • Hypernyms: beginner initiate novice tiro tyro
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈstɑɹtɚ/, [ˈstɑɹɾɚ]

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈstɑː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/

    Meaning of "starter": food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)

    Noun

  • Meaning: food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)
  • Synonyms: appetiser appetizer starter
  • Hyponyms: antipasto canape cocktail crudites hors d'oeuvre
  • Hypernyms: course
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈstɑɹtɚ/, [ˈstɑɹɾɚ]

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈstɑː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/

    Meaning of "starter": a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle

    Noun

  • Meaning: a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
  • Synonyms: crank starter
  • Hyponyms: crank handle starting handle
  • Hypernyms: hand tool
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈstɑɹtɚ/, [ˈstɑɹɾɚ]

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈstɑː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/

    Meaning of "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

    Noun

  • Meaning: a culture containing yeast or bacteria that is used to start the process of fermentation or souring in making butter or cheese or dough
  • Example: to make sourdough you need a starter
  • Synonyms: starter
  • Hypernyms: culture
  • Pronunciation in US: /ˈstɑɹtɚ/, [ˈstɑɹɾɚ]

    Pronunciation in UK: /ˈstɑː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/

    Synonyms:

    originator, pioneer, innovator, inventor, opener, initiator,

    Antonyms:

    adherent, follower, successor,

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