starters

1. an electric motor for starting an engineSynonyms: starter, starter motor, starting motor

2. a contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginningSynonyms: starter

3. the official who signals the beginning of a race or competitionSynonyms: dispatcher, starter

4. any new participant in some activitySynonyms: entrant, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, starter

5. food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)Synonyms: appetiser, appetizer, starter

6. a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handleSynonyms: crank, starter