Defn: A mechanism (usually one operated by electricity, compressed air, a spring, or an explosive gas), attached to an internal- combustion engine, as on an automobile, and used as a means of starting the engine without cranking it by hand.
SELF-SUFFICIENCY
Self`-suf*fi"cien*cy, n.
Defn: The quality or state of being self-sufficient.
SELF-SUFFICIENT
Self`-suf*fi"cient, a.
1. Sufficient for one's self without external aid or coöperation. Neglect of friends can never be proved rational till we prove the person using it omnipotent and self-sufficient, and such as can never need any mortal assistance. South.
2. Having an overweening confidence in one's own abilities or worth; hence, haughty; overbearing. "A rash and self-sufficient manner." I. Watts.
SELF-SUFFICING
Self`-suf*fi"cing, a.
Defn: Sufficing for one's self or for itself, without needing external aid; self-sufficient. — Self`-suf*fi"cing*ness, n. J. C. Shairp.
SELF-SUSPENDED
Self`-sus*pend"ed, a.
Defn: Suspended by one's self or by itself; balanced. Southey.