starter


Definition: Meaning of, starter in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈstɑːtə /

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starter starters
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  1. British English a small amount of food eaten at the start of a meal before the main part [=  appetizer American English]
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  2. a person, horse, car etc that is in a race when it starts
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  3. someone who gives the signal for a race to begin
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  4. late starter British English someone who begins doing something, especially a job, later in life than people generally do
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  5. for starters spoken used to emphasize the first of a series of facts, opinions, questions etc
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  6. a STARTER MOTOR
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starter used in phrases

  • kick starter (noun)
    1. as on a motorcycle a starter that is activated with the foot and the weight of the body
  • self-starter (noun)
    1. someone who is able to work successfully on their own without needing other people's help or a lot of instructions - used to show approval
  • starter home (noun)
    1. a small house or apartment bought by people who are buying their first home
  • starter motor (noun)
    1. an electric motor for starting an engine
  • starter pack (noun)
    1. the basic equipment and instructions that you need to start doing something
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