Starter: A player who is the first to play his position within a given game or season. Depending on the position and the game situation, this player may be replaced or share time with one or more players later in the game. As an example, a quarterback may start the game but be replaced by a backup quarterback if the game becomes one-sided. A running-back may start the game but share time with another running back in specific situations or to provide the opportunity for rest during the game.

 

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

Kickstarter: A Kickstarter is used to start a motorcycle. The kickstarter is a pedal that is swiftly kicked downward to turn over the engine to start the bike. Each motorcycle equipped with a kickstarter . . . View Full Definition

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.