1. starter
noun. ['ˈstɑːrtɝ'] an electric motor for starting an engine.
Synonyms
- self-starter
- electrical system
- electric motor
- kick start
- starting motor
- starter motor
Antonyms
- ebb
- unnaturally
- rotor
- stator
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- start (English)
- stert (Middle English (1100-1500))
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2. starter
noun. ['ˈstɑːrtɝ'] a contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning.
Synonyms
- starting pitcher
Antonyms
- conformist
- nondevelopment
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- start (English)
- stert (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. starter
noun. ['ˈstɑːrtɝ'] any new participant in some activity.
Synonyms
- newcomer
- freshman
- entrant
- recruit
- beginner
- fledgling
- tiro
- novice
- newbie
- enlistee
- neophyte
- initiate
- tyro
Antonyms
- unauthorized
- unestablished
- irregular
- unconfirmed
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- start (English)
- stert (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. starter
noun. ['ˈstɑːrtɝ'] the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition.
Synonyms
- dispatcher
Antonyms
- winner
- loser
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- start (English)
- stert (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. kick
verb. ['ˈkɪk'] drive or propel with the foot.
Synonyms
- drop-kick
- dropkick
- propel
- place-kick
- impel
- punt
- move
Antonyms
- ride
- follow
- fall
- ascend
Etymology
- kiken (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. kick
verb. ['ˈkɪk'] strike with the foot.
Synonyms
- scuff
- hit
Antonyms
- unwind
- arrange
- disengage
Etymology
- kiken (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. kick
verb. ['ˈkɪk'] thrash about or strike out with the feet.
Antonyms
- rise
Etymology
- kiken (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. kick
noun. ['ˈkɪk'] the act of delivering a blow with the foot.
Synonyms
- dropkick
- kicking
- boot
- punting
- place-kicking
- punt
- place kick
- blow
Antonyms
- walk
- whisper
- praise
- unbend
Etymology
- kiken (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. kick
noun. ['ˈkɪk'] the swift release of a store of affective force.
Synonyms
- rush
- bang
- excitement
- charge
- thrill
- boot
- exhilaration
Antonyms
- unbound
- free
- uncertain
- unoriented
Etymology
- kiken (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. kick
noun. ['ˈkɪk'] the backward jerk of a gun when it is fired.
Synonyms
- recoil
- motion
Antonyms
- punch in
- clock in
- stay in place
Etymology
- kiken (Middle English (1100-1500))
Example sentences of the word kick-starter
1. Noun Phrase
In 1965, Harley-Davidson replaced the kick starter on the FLH with an electric starter and renamed the model the Electra-Glide, again keeping the FLH identifier.
2. Noun Phrase
The 1981 Express offered an automatic choke, CD ignition and a direct kick starter for the first time in the series.