noun
Meaning 1
The starting of a vehicle in this manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: bump-start
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
push-start
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verb
Meaning 2
To start a motor car by pushing it (in neutral) and engaging a gear when it has sufficient velocity
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: bump-start
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- French: démarrer à la poussette — start by pushing
- Polish: uruchamiać na popych — start by pushing
- Polish: uruchomić na popych — start by pushing
- Portuguese: pegar por empurrão — start by pushing
- Portuguese: pegar de empurrão — start by pushing