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starter

star·ter

UK/ˈstɑː.tə(ɹ)/ US/ˈstɑɹ.tɚ/ fairly common uk

noun

1.
2.

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”
3.

a contestant who is in the game at the beginning

4.

the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition

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6.

food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)

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7.

a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle

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Origin

From start + -er.

Phrases

  • blue starter
  • bread starter
  • glow starter
  • heart starter
  • jump starter
  • new starter
  • remote starter
  • starter battery

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