8-Letter Words Containing START

• the act of setting in operation

• the act of starting a new operation or practice

• an arrogant or presumptuous person

• a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

• a gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an erect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright

• characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position

• a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)

• (especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

• appropriate to the beginning or start of an event

• excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

• flycatching warbler of eastern North America the male having bright orange on sides and wings and tail

• European songbird with a reddish breast and tail; related to Old World robins

• an electric motor for starting an engine

• a contestant in a team sport who is in the game at the beginning

• the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition

• any new participant in some activity

• food or drink to stimulate the appetite (usually served before a meal or as the first course)

• a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle

• a culture containing yeast or bacteria that is used to start the process of fermentation or souring in making butter or cheese or dough

• a sudden involuntary movement

• to stimulate to action

• move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm

• start an engine again, for example

• take up or begin anew