start

The beginning of an activity.

"The movie was entertaining from start to finish."

A sudden involuntary movement.

"He woke with a start."

The beginning point of a race, a board game, etc.

"Captured pieces are returned to the start of the board."

An appearance in a sports game, horserace, etc., from the beginning of the event.

"Jones has been a substitute before, but made his first start for the team last Sunday."

To begin, commence, initiate.

To begin an activity.

"The rain started at 9:00."

To have its origin (at), begin.

"The blue line starts one foot away from the wall."

To startle or be startled; to move or be moved suddenly.

A tail, or anything projecting like a tail.

A handle, especially that of a plough.

The curved or inclined front and bottom of a water wheel bucket.

The arm, or level, of a gin, drawn around by a horse.