A person who shows initiative and resourcefulness.

plural of starter

In a startling manner; surprisingly; shockingly.

Someone or something who was listed to start in a race, but did not start in the race. / Something that is destined to fail from the outset; an impractical scheme.

(automotive) An electrical motor, part of a modern car or truck, etc., which is used to initially turn the internal combustion engine of the vehicle to make it start.

plural of non-starter

plural of startle

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of startle

(baking) A small amount of "live" dough used in traditional bakery to start the fermentation process necessary for preparing sourdough.

plural of startlement