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STARTER
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
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
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("starter" is a kind of...):
culture ((biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar))
Sense 2
Meaning:
A hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
Synonyms:
crank; starter
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("starter" is a kind of...):
hand tool (a tool used with workers' hands)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "starter"):
crank handle; starting handle (crank used to start an engine)
Sense 3
Meaning:
An electric motor for starting an engine
Synonyms:
starter; starter motor; starting motor
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("starter" is a kind of...):
electric motor (a motor that converts electricity to mechanical work)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "starter"):
kick start; kick starter (a starter (as on a motorcycle) that is activated with the foot and the weight of the body)
self-starter (an electric starting motor that automatically starts an internal-combustion engine)
Holonyms ("starter" is a part of...):
electrical system (equipment in a motor vehicle that provides electricity to start the engine and ignite the fuel and operate the lights and windshield wiper and heater and air conditioner and radio)
Sense 4
Meaning:
Food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Nouns denoting foods and drinks
Hypernyms ("starter" is a kind of...):
course (part of a meal served at one time)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "starter"):
antipasto (a course of appetizers in an Italian meal)
canape (an appetizer consisting usually of a thin slice of bread or toast spread with caviar or cheese or other savory food)
cocktail (an appetizer served as a first course at a meal)
hors d'oeuvre (a dish served as an appetizer before the main meal)
crudites (raw vegetables cut into bite-sized strips and served with a dip)
Sense 5
Meaning:
Any new participant in some activity
Synonyms:
entrant; fledgeling; fledgling; freshman; neophyte; newbie; newcomer; starter
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("starter" is a kind of...):
beginner; initiate; novice; tiro; tyro (someone new to a field or activity)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "starter"):
enlistee; recruit (any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces))
Derivation:
start (take the first step or steps in carrying out an action)
start (bring into being)
Sense 6
Meaning:
The official who signals the beginning of a race or competition
Synonyms:
dispatcher; starter
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Hypernyms ("starter" is a kind of...):
official (someone who administers the rules of a game or sport)
Sense 7
Meaning:
A contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Hypernyms ("starter" is a kind of...):
contestant (a person who participates in competitions)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "starter"):
starting pitcher ((baseball) a pitcher who starts in a baseball game)
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