Kick-start Definition

kĭkstärt
kickstart, kick-starts
verb
To start by using a kick starter.
He kick-started the motorcycle and took off.
American Heritage
To start (a motor, motorcycle, etc.) by means of a lever attached to a pedal that one pushes sharply downward with the foot.
Webster's New World
To start, energize, revive, etc.
Webster's New World
Alternative spelling of kick start.
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Alternative spelling of kick start.
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noun
Alternative spelling of kick start.
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Alternative spelling of kick start.
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The metal bar on motorcycle that is used to start its engine.

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The act of starting a motorcycle by quickly depressing the kick start with one's foot.

The motorcycle requires a kick start.
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A fast or strong start; help with starting or beginning well.
As a kick start for the group, let's write up some ideas.
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Noun

Singular:
kick-start
Plural:
kick-starts

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