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Starts

The beginning of an activity.

📖 Definitions of "Starts"

noun
  1. 1

    The beginning of an activity.

    "The movie was entertaining from start to finish."

  2. 2

    A sudden involuntary movement.

    "He woke with a start."

  3. 3

    The beginning point of a race, a board game, etc.

    "Captured pieces are returned to the start of the board."

  4. 4

    An appearance in a sports game, horserace, etc., from the beginning of the event.

    "Jones has been a substitute before, but made his first start for the team last Sunday."

verb
  1. 1

    To begin, commence, initiate.

  2. 2

    To begin an activity.

    "The rain started at 9:00."

  3. 3

    To have its origin (at), begin.

    "The blue line starts one foot away from the wall."

  4. 4

    To startle or be startled; to move or be moved suddenly.

noun
  1. 1

    A tail, or anything projecting like a tail.

  2. 2

    A handle, especially that of a plough.

  3. 3

    The curved or inclined front and bottom of a water wheel bucket.

  4. 4

    The arm, or level, of a gin, drawn around by a horse.

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