starter
1. starter (n)
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".
2. starter (n)
a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle.
3. starter (n)
an electric motor for starting an engine.
4. starter (n)
food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course).
5. starter (n)
any new participant in some activity.
6. starter (n)
the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition.
7. starter (n)
a contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning.
Words derived from starter
crank, crank, crank up, begin, commence, get, get down, set about, set out, start, start out, initiate, originate, start
starter is an instance of
culture, hand tool, electric motor, course, beginner, initiate, novice, tiro, tyro, official, contestant
Word and things that fall within starter
crank handle, starting handle, kick start, kick starter, self-starter, antipasto, canape, cocktail, hors d'oeuvre, crudites, enlistee, recruit, starting pitcher
starter is a part of or member of
electrical system