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kick starter

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of kick starter

First recorded in 1915–20


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

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2021

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