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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

start′ing han′dle, [Brit.]

Automotive, British Termsa crank used to start the motor of an automobile.

1885–90

'starting handle' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

crank - turn over

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