dart

UK: dɑːt | US: dɑːrt

Definition

  1. n. a small, thin pointed weapon thrown by hand or shot from a gun

  2. n. a sudden, quick movement

  3. vt. to move or throw suddenly and rapidly

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Etymology

The word "dart" traces back to Old French dart or dart, meaning "spear" or "missile," which likely derived from a Germanic source (e.g., Old Norse darr, meaning "spear"). The core idea revolves around a pointed projectile or sudden motion, reflecting its dual modern meanings of a physical object and a rapid movement.

Examples

  1. He threw the dart and hit the bullseye.

  2. The rabbit darted across the field.

  3. Her eyes darted around the room nervously.

  4. The hummingbird darted from flower to flower.

  5. A dart of pain shot through his leg.