kick starter

American  

noun

1. a starter, as of a motorcycle, that operates by a downward kick on a pedal.

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Etymology

Origin of kick starter

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

She says her advice to such businesses is to see what grants or kick starter schemes might be available to them.

From BBC

"War F. N. Belgian Manager going home, sold new F. N. Motorbike 2� H.P. kick starter at cost price."

From Project Gutenberg