dart Synonyms
dart Meaning
dart (n)
a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot
a tapered tuck made in dressmaking
a sudden quick movement
dart (v)
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
run or move very quickly or hastily
move with sudden speed
dart (n.)
A pointed missile weapon, intended to be thrown by the hand; a short lance; a javelin; hence, any sharp-pointed missile weapon, as an arrow.
Anything resembling a dart; anything that pierces or wounds like a dart.
A spear set as a prize in running.
A fish; the dace. See Dace.
dart (v. t.)
To throw with a sudden effort or thrust, as a dart or other missile weapon; to hurl or launch.
To throw suddenly or rapidly; to send forth; to emit; to shoot; as, the sun darts forth his beams.
dart (v. i.)
To fly or pass swiftly, as a dart.
To start and run with velocity; to shoot rapidly along; as, the deer darted from the thicket.
dart Sentence Examples
- With precision, the skilled archer released the dart, hitting the bullseye effortlessly.
- The children giggled as they played with foam darts, aiming at targets across the yard.
- Startled by the sudden movement, the rabbit darted into the safety of its burrow.
- The dart of pain shot through his leg as he twisted it awkwardly.
- She felt a sharp dart of jealousy when she saw her ex-partner with someone new.
- The dragonfly darted gracefully through the air, its wings shimmering in the sunlight.
- The snake darted its tongue out, tasting the air for any signs of prey nearby.
- He had to dart across the busy street, narrowly avoiding oncoming traffic.
- As the storm approached, the leaves began to dart wildly in the wind.
- With a sudden dart forward, he grabbed the falling vase before it shattered on the ground.
FAQs About the word dart
a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot, a tapered tuck made in dressmaking, a sudden quick movement, move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
sarcasm, insult, barb,offence, affront, cut,outrage, dis, epithet, slap
compliment, commendation, praise, praise, compliment, applause, applause, commendation, accolade,acclaim
With precision, the skilled archer released the dart, hitting the bullseye effortlessly.
The children giggled as they played with foam darts, aiming at targets across the yard.
Startled by the sudden movement, the rabbit darted into the safety of its burrow.
The dart of pain shot through his leg as he twisted it awkwardly.
