recoil start

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A method of starting an internal combustion engine by pulling a rope so that it uncoils around the end of the crankshaft, spinning it to crank the engine.

Word forms

recoil start recoil starts

Synonyms

pull start zip start
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