Meaning of dart in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /dɑrt/

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  1. Verb

    dart

    Definitions

    1. move along rapidly and lightly

    Examples

    • « skim or dart »
  2. 2. run or move very quickly or hastily

    Examples

    • « She dashed into the yard »
  3. 3. move with sudden speed

    Examples

    • « His forefinger darted in all directions as he spoke »

  4. Noun

    dart

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French, accusative of darz, dars, from a West Germanic word meaning ‘spear, lance’

    Definitions

    1. a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot
  5. 2. a tapered tuck made in dressmaking
  6. 3. a sudden quick movement