Meaning of '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

Example: "to make sourdough you need a starter"

noun

a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle

Synonyms: crank

noun

an electric motor for starting an engine

Synonyms: starter motor starting motor

noun

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

Synonyms: appetizer

noun

any new participant in some activity

Synonyms: fledgling freshman fledgeling entrant neophyte newcomer newbie

noun

the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition

Synonyms: dispatcher

noun

a contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning