the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition
a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)
a culture containing yeast or bacteria that is used to start the process of fermentation or souring in making butter or cheese or dough; "to make sourdough you need a starter"
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 contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning
