Meaning of dart in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /dɑrt/

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  1. Verb

    dart

    Definitions

    1. move along rapidly and lightly

    Examples

    • « skim or dart »

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  2. 2. run or move very quickly or hastily

    Examples

    • « She dashed into the yard »

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  3. 3. move with sudden speed

    Examples

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

    Derived terms

  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

    Derived terms

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