Kick Starter (Noun)
Meaning
A starter (as on a motorcycle) that is activated with the foot and the weight of the body.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The motorcycle's kick starter was a bit stiff, but after a few tries, the engine roared to life.
- She struggled to get the kick starter to engage, but eventually managed to get the bike running.
- The old motorcycle required a strong kick starter to get the engine going, which was a challenge for the rider.
- He had to use all his weight to press down on the kick starter, but finally the bike's engine kicked in.
- The kick starter on the vintage motorcycle was notoriously finicky, requiring just the right amount of pressure to work.