also: すたーた
race starter; official who signals the start
Refers to the person who gives the starting signal in a race or competition.
When the starter fired the pistol, the athletes all started running at once.
starting player; starter in a lineup
Used in sports to refer to a player who is in the starting lineup.
He will play as a starter in today's game.
starter motor; engine starter
Refers to the electric motor that starts an internal combustion engine.
The car's starter broke down and the engine wouldn't start.
He served as the starter at the competition.
He was chosen as a starting player this season.
It was so cold that the starter motor wouldn't engage.