starts
noun
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The beginning of an activity.
Example: The movie was entertaining from start to finish.
A sudden involuntary movement.
Example: He woke with a start.
The beginning point of a race, a board game, etc.
Example: Captured pieces are returned to the start of the board.
An appearance in a sports game, horserace, etc., from the beginning of the event.
Example: Jones has been a substitute before, but made his first start for the team last Sunday.
verb
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To begin, commence, initiate.
To begin an activity.
Example: The rain started at 9:00.
To have its origin (at), begin.
Example: The blue line starts one foot away from the wall.
To startle or be startled; to move or be moved suddenly.
noun
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A tail, or anything projecting like a tail.
A handle, especially that of a plough.
The curved or inclined front and bottom of a water wheel bucket.
The arm, or level, of a gin, drawn around by a horse.