starter motor

/ˌstɑrdər ˌmoʊdər/
/ˈstɑtə ˈmʌʊtə/
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Definitions of starter motor
  1. noun
    an electric motor for starting an engine
    synonyms: starter, starting motor
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    types:
    kick start, kick starter
    a starter (as on a motorcycle) that is activated with the foot and the weight of the body
    self-starter
    an electric starting motor that automatically starts an internal-combustion engine
    type of:
    electric motor
    a motor that converts electricity to mechanical work
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