starter
US /ˈstɑːr.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈstɑːr.t̬ɚ/

1.
starter, antipasto
a person or thing that starts something
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He was the starter for the marathon.
Era il partente della maratona.
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The car needs a new starter motor.
L'auto ha bisogno di un nuovo motorino di avviamento.
2.
antipasto
a small dish served as the first course of a meal
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We ordered spring rolls as a starter.
Abbiamo ordinato involtini primavera come antipasto.
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What would you like for your starter?
Cosa desidera come antipasto?