Usually means: Starting engine by pushing, releasing.
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  1. bump-start, bump-start: Collins English Dictionary
  2. bump-start: Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
  3. bump-start: Wiktionary
  4. bump-start: TheFreeDictionary.com

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Definitions from Wiktionary (bump-start)

▸ verb:  Synonym of push-start
▸ noun:  Synonym of push-start

Similar:
kickstart, kick start, jump-start, astart, boost, kick off, start the ball rolling, outstart, crank up, rev up, more...

Opposite:
stall, stop, shut off, kill switch

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Similar:
kickstart, kick start, jump-start, astart, boost, kick off, start the ball rolling, outstart, crank up, rev up, more...

Opposite:
stall, stop, shut off, kill switch



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