a culture containing yeast or bacteria that is used to start the process of fermentation or souring in making butter or cheese or dough | equipment in a motor vehicle that provides electricity to start the engine and ignite the fuel and operate the lights and windshield wiper and heater and air conditioner and radio |
a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle | utility that provides electricity |
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 | |