What does "starting handle" mean?

a crank handle fitted to or supplied with older vehicles for the purpose of starting the engine, even if fitted with a starter motor.

What is a synonym for "starting handle"?

Common synonyms include: crank handle.

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Noun

1
a crank handle fitted to or supplied with older vehicles for the purpose of starting the engine, even if fitted with a starter motor. dated
2
crank used to start an engine wordnet