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starter vs kick starter

kick starter vs starter

starter and kick starter both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
starter Yes No No No
kick starter Yes No No No
As nouns, kick starter is a hyponym of starter; that is, kick starter is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than starter:
  • starter: an electric motor for starting an engine
  • kick starter: a starter (as on a motorcycle) that is activated with the foot and the weight of the body
Other hyponyms of starter include kick start, self-starter.
starter (noun) kick 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 a starter (as on a motorcycle) that is activated with the foot and the weight of the body
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 starter and kick starter

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