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kick starter vs starter

starter vs kick starter

kick starter and starter both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
kick starter Yes No No No
starter Yes No No No
As nouns, starter is a hypernym of kick starter; that is, starter is a word with a broader meaning than kick starter:
  • kick starter: a starter (as on a motorcycle) that is activated with the foot and the weight of the body
  • starter: an electric motor for starting an engine
Other hypernyms of kick starter include starter motor, starting motor.
kick starter (noun) starter (noun)
a starter (as on a motorcycle) that is activated with the foot and the weight of the body a culture containing yeast or bacteria that is used to start the process of fermentation or souring in making butter or cheese or dough
a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
an electric motor for starting an engine
food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)
any new participant in some activity
the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition
a contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning
Difference between kick starter and starter

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