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start (EN)
nom, verb, nom

nom “start”

singular start, plural starts
  1. inici
    We planned our project carefully, ensuring a smooth start.
  2. sortida
    Runners lined up at the start, ready to sprint as soon as the gun fired.
  3. sobresalt
    She gave a start when the thunder crashed loudly.
  4. plantó
    I bought tomato starts to plant in my vegetable garden this spring.
  5. avantatge inicial
    She had a start on the competition thanks to her early training.

verb “start”

infinitiu start; ell starts; passat started; part. pass. started; ger. starting
  1. començar
    We plan to start our road trip at dawn.
  2. engegar
    He started the car and let it warm up for a few minutes.
  3. sobresaltar-se (verb reflexiu per a la reacció involuntària)
    The mouse darted out and started the cat, causing it to leap into the air.

nom “start”

singular start, plural starts o invariable
  1. protuberància
    The shelf has a start at one end that keeps books from sliding off.
  2. maneta
    He gripped the start of the plough firmly as he prepared the field for planting.
  3. aleta (de la roda hidràulica)
    The engineer examined the start of the water wheel to ensure it was functioning properly.
  4. palanca (accionada per un animal)
    The farmer attached the horse to the start to begin working the cotton gin.