Synonyms: starter
Definition: a culture containing yeast or bacteria that is used to start the process of fermentation or souring in making butter or cheese or dough
Usage: to make sourdough you need a starter
Similar words: culture
Definition: (biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar)
Usage: the culture of cells in a Petri dish
Definition: a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
Similar words: hand tool
Definition: a tool used with workers' hands
Synonyms: starter, starter motor, starting motor
Definition: an electric motor for starting an engine
Similar words: electric motor
Definition: a motor that converts electricity to mechanical work
Synonyms: appetiser, appetizer, starter
Definition: food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)
Similar words: course
Definition: part of a meal served at one time
Usage: she prepared a three course meal
Synonyms: neophyte, newbie, newcomer, starter, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, entrant
Definition: any new participant in some activity
Synonyms: starter, dispatcher
Definition: the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition
Similar words: official
Definition: someone who administers the rules of a game or sport
Usage: the golfer asked for an official who could give him a ruling
Synonyms: starter
Definition: a contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning
Similar words: contestant
Definition: a person who participates in competitions