HyperDic: self-starter

English > 2 senses of the word self-starter:
NOUNperson self-starteran energetic / energetic person with unusual initiative
artifactself-starteran electric starting motor that automatically starts an internal-combustion engine
English > self-starter: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningAn energetic / energetic person with unusual initiative.
Broaderpowerhouse, human dynamo, ball of fire, fireballA highly energetic / energetic and indefatigable person
English > self-starter: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningAn electric starting motor that automatically starts an internal-combustion engine.
Part ofinternal-combustion engine, ICEA heat engine in which combustion occurs inside the engine rather than in a separate furnace
Partselectric motorA motor that converts electricity to mechanical work
Broaderstarter, starter motor, starting motorAn electric motor for starting an engine
Spanishmotor de arranque

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