STARTER

(noun) 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"
(noun) a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
synonyms : crank
(noun) an electric motor for starting an engine
synonyms : starter motor , starting motor
(noun) food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)
synonyms : appetiser , appetizer
(noun) any new participant in some activity
synonyms : entrant , fledgeling , fledgling , freshman , neophyte , newbie , newcomer
The piano neophyte was asked by the instructor to practice for an hour every day. -added by naila_inlas

-tagged by editor1

a neophyte at piano taking piano lessons from his new piano teacher.
(noun) the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition
synonyms : dispatcher
(noun) a contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning

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