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Self-starter (Noun)

An electric starting motor that automatically starts an internal-combustion engine.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The mechanic checked the self-starter on the old truck to make sure it was working properly.
She pressed the ignition button and the self-starter kicked in, turning over the engine with ease.
After years of relying on hand-cranking, the farmer finally installed a self-starter on his vintage tractor.
The engineer explained that the new car model came equipped with an advanced self-starter that would engage instantly.
A faulty self-starter had been the culprit behind the morning's stalled car, requiring a costly tow to the nearest repair shop.

An energetic person with unusual initiative.

Nouns denoting people.

She was a self-starter who didn't need anyone to motivate her to get the project done on time.
He was a self-starter who had already began building his own business by the time he graduated from college.
As a self-starter, she didn't wait for opportunities to come to her, she created her own.
The company was looking for a self-starter who could work independently with minimal supervision.
He was a self-starter who had a passion for innovation and was always looking for new ways to improve the company's products.