kick start

/kɪk stɑrt/
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Definitions of kick start
  1. noun
    a starter (as on a motorcycle) that is activated with the foot and the weight of the body
    synonyms: kick starter
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    type of:
    starter, starter motor, starting motor
    an electric motor for starting an engine
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