Starter

n.	1.	One who, or that which, starts; as, a starter on a journey; the starter of a race.
	2.	A dog that rouses game.

Noun	1.	starter - an electric motor for starting an engine Synonyms: starter motor, starting motor
	2.	starter - 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.	starter - a contestant who is in the game at the beginning
	4.	starter - the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition Synonyms: dispatcher
	5.	starter - any new participant in some activity Synonyms: fledgeling, fledgling, newbie, newcomer, entrant, freshman, neophyte
	6.	starter - food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course) Synonyms: appetiser, appetizer
	7.	starter - a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle Synonyms: crank

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