noun
Meaning 1
A person who shows initiative and resourcefulness.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
self-starter
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noun
Meaning 2
A mechanism (usually one operated by electricity, compressed air, a spring, or an explosive gas), attached to an internal-combustion engine, as on an automobile, and used as a means of starting the engine without cranking it by hand.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: starter
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
An engine so equipped, or the vehicle that it powers.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- His ancient Cadillac was one of the first self-starters.
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noun
Meaning 4
an electric starting motor that automatically starts an internal-combustion engine
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: starter, starter motor, starting motor
noun
Meaning 5
an energetic person with unusual initiative
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: powerhouse, human dynamo, ball of fire, fireball
History
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbh-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English starter English self-starter From self- + starter.