start

[Emorynaseaps]

A long handle or tail; whence, by analogy, start point. But
sometimes applied by navigators to any point from which a departure is
taken. Also, the expected place of a struck whales rising, after having
plunged or sounded.--To start, applied to liquids, is to empty; but if
to any weight, as the anchor, c., implies to move.--To start bread.
To turn it out of bags or casks, and stow it in bulk.--To start a
butt-end. When a plank has loosened or sprung at the butt-end, by the
ships labouring, or other cause.--To start a tack or sheet. To slack
it off, as in tacking or manœuvring, raise tacks and sheets.

[Ernesto]

To cause an engine to work.

[inetryconydot]

a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game

[MonicaLes]

a signal to begin (as in a race)

[Gornwexy 0]

the advantage gained by beginning early (as in a race)

[Gembakrofe]

play in the starting lineup

[Vania]

the handle, or tail, of a plow; also, any long handle

[Jacobanade]

the curved or inclined front and bottom of a water-wheel bucket

[DanielDiems]

A long handle or tail; whence, by analogy, start point. But
sometimes applied by navigators to any point from which a departure is
taken. Also, the expected place of a struck whales rising, after having
plunged or sounded.--To start, applied to liquids, is to empty; but if
to any weight, as the anchor, c., implies to move.--To start bread.
To turn it out of bags or casks, and stow it in bulk.--To start a
butt-end. When a plank has loosened or sprung at the butt-end, by the
ships labouring, or other cause.--To start a tack or sheet. To slack
it off, as in tacking or manœuvring, raise tacks and sheets.

[Magaret]

To cause an engine to work.