starter

• Nom ayant plusieurs sens, notamment un dispositif pour démarrer un moteur, une personne qui prend le départ d'une compétition, une entrée servie avant le plat principal, ou un levain utilisé pour lancer une fermentation.

A noun with multiple meanings, including a device for starting an engine, a participant who begins a competition, an appetizer served before a meal, or a culture used to begin fermentation.

1. Engine starting deviceB1formaltechnical

   An electric motor used to start an internal combustion engine.

   démarreur

   • The car's starter failed, so the engine wouldn't turn over.
   • He replaced the old starter with a new one.
   • A faulty starter can drain the battery quickly.

   Synonymescrankself-starterstarting motor

2. Initial player in a team sportB1formalsport

   A contestant who is part of the starting lineup at the beginning of a game.

   Joueur titulaire en début de match

   • The coach named him a starter for the championship game.
   • She was a starter on the basketball team for three years.
   • Injuries forced the team to replace two starters.

   Synonymesregular

   Antonymesreservesubstitute

3. Race officialB1formalsport

   The person who gives the signal to begin a race or competition.

   starter (officiel de course)

   • The starter raised the flag to begin the race.
   • All runners waited for the starter's gun.
   • The starter called the athletes to their marks.

   Antonymesfinisher

4. New participantB2informal

   Any person who is new to an activity or endeavor.

   Nouveau participant

   • He is a starter in the world of photography.
   • The program is designed for starters in the field.
   • As a starter, she learned the basics quickly.

   Synonymesbeginnerinitiateneophytenewcomernovicerookie

   Antonymesexpertoldtimerprofessionalveteran

5. Appetizer or first courseA2formalculinary

   A small dish served before the main meal to stimulate the appetite.

   Entrée

   • We ordered a salad as a starter.
   • The restaurant offers a variety of starters.
   • For starters, they served soup and bread.

   Synonymesantipastoappetizer

   Antonymesdessertmain

6. Hand toolC1formaltechnical

   A tool with a rotating shaft and parallel handle, used for drilling or turning.

   Chignole

   • He used a starter to drill the pilot hole.
   • The carpenter reached for his starter tool.
   • A starter is essential for precise manual drilling.

7. Fermentation cultureB2formalculinary

   A culture of yeast or bacteria used to begin fermentation in making butter, cheese, or dough.

   Ferment

   • The baker added a sourdough starter to the flour.
   • Cheese makers use a specific starter for each variety.
   • A yogurt starter contains live cultures.

   Synonymesculturefermentleaven