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False Start: The sudden movement of the offense in an effort to draw the defense offsides.

Starter Set: (also 'beginner set, half set') a partial set of golf clubs usually consisting of either the odd or the even numbered irons, a putter and a reduced number of woods

Starter Strip: Asphalt roofing applied at the eaves that provides protection by filling in the spaces under the cutouts and joints of the first course of shingles.

Starter: (less frequently 'tee master, master of the tee') the person in charge of controlling play at a golf course

Start-Up: Contract by which the bidding firm in a takeover attempt agrees to limit its holdings of another firm.

Split Phase Start: Motor which employs a main winding and an auxiliary winding, which is called the starting winding. The windings are unlike and thereby 'split' the single phase of the power supply by causing . . . View Full Definition

Start Codon: The codon (AUG) on a messenger RNA molecule where protein synthesis begins.

Starting Current: Amount of current drawn at the instant a motor is energized - in most cases much higher than that required for running. Same as locked rotor current.

Quality Start: A start in which the starting pitcher provides at least six innings pitched and surrenders three or fewer earned runs.

Starting Torque: The torque or twisting force delivered by a motor at the instant it is energized. Starting torque is often higher than rated running or full load torque.