starting handle

American  

noun

British.

1. a crank used to start the motor of an automobile.

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Etymology

Origin of starting handle

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

The Duke's chauffeur jumped into his place again, and, with a twist of the starting handle, the tired motor quivered to its iron entrails.

From The Car of Destiny by Both, Armand

He took a heave on the starting handle and jumped to his place at the wheel.

From Men of Affairs by Pertwee, Roland

He turned to his taxi-cab and jerked the starting handle violently.

From The Blue Germ by Nicoll, Maurice

The starting handle merely achieves this change of position.

From A Catechism of the Steam Engine by Bourne, John, C.E.

He laughed, suddenly giving up all attempt at responsibility, and bent to catch her starting handle.

From The Happy Foreigner by Bagnold, Enid