Definitions For Starter

noun

• A culture containing yeast or bacteria that is used to start the process of fermentation or souring in making butter or cheese or dough
• A hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
• An electric motor for starting an engine
• Food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)
• Any new participant in some activity
• The official who signals the beginning of a race or competition
• A contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning
• A player, horse, etc., that is in a game or race at its beginning
• Someone who gives the signal for a race to start
• A device that is used for starting an engine