dart
dart Lexical Profile
dart Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A small, pointed missile, often with feathers or flights, designed to be thrown by hand or shot from a weapon such as a blowgun.
"The indigenous hunter used a blowpipe to silently fire a poisoned dart into the forest canopy."
A sudden, rapid movement.
"With a sudden dart toward the open door, the frightened cat escaped into the yard."
A tapered fold sewn into a garment to provide shape and allow it to fit the contours of the body.
"The tailor added a dart to the waistline of the dress to give it a more tailored and flattering silhouette."
• verb
To move or run somewhere suddenly or rapidly.
"When the unexpected thunderstorm began, the children had to dart under the pavilion for shelter."
To cast or direct suddenly and briefly (typically a look or glance).
"She would occasionally dart a nervous glance at the clock as the final exam drew to a close."
To shoot an animal with a tranquilizer dart in order to sedate it.
"Wildlife conservationists had to dart the injured rhinoceros to safely examine and treat its wounds."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'dart', derived from Old French 'dart' of Germanic origin; related to Old High German 'tart' (javelin, dart).