blackstart en · NOUN
Etymology
From black + start; in the sense of a bird, due to the analogy of redstart.
Meanings
- A bird (Oenanthe melanura) in the chat family, found in desert regions of the Middle East and North Africa.
- A restart of a power station without the use of power from the external electricity network.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| blackstarts | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| black start | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
tr karakuyruk (Oenanthe melanura) · fi mustapyrstötasku (Oenanthe melanura)