starter
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(noun) an electric motor for starting an engine |
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Related Words: electric motor, kick start, kick starter, self-starter |
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| 2. |
(noun) the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition |
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Synonyms: dispatcher |
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Related Words: official |
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(noun) a contestant who is in the game at the beginning |
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Related Words: contestant, starting pitcher |
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(noun) rotating shaft with parallel handle |
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Synonyms: crank |
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Related Words: crank handle, hand tool, starting handle |
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(noun) any new participant in some activity |
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Synonyms: entrant, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, neophyte, newcomer |
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Related Words: beginner, enlistee, initiate, novice, recruit, tiro, tyro |
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