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dart

noun · verb

Simple meaning

A small object with a pointed tip at one end and feathers at the other.

Pronunciation

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dahrt
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈdɑɹt

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Definition

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noun

  1. A small object with a pointed tip at one end and feathers at the other, which is thrown at a target in the game of darts.

  2. A small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot

  3. A pointed missile weapon, intended to be thrown by the hand; for example, a short lance or javelin.

  4. Any sharp-pointed missile weapon, such as an arrow.

  5. A sudden or fast movement.

  6. A sudden quick movement

verb

  1. intransitive

    To fly or pass swiftly, like a dart; to move rapidly in one direction; to shoot out quickly.

  2. transitive

    To throw with a sudden effort or thrust; to hurl or launch.

  3. intransitive

    To start and run with speed; to shoot rapidly along.

  4. transitive

    To send forth suddenly or rapidly; to emit; to shoot.

  5. transitive

    To shoot with a dart, especially a tranquilizer dart.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: A small object with a pointed tip at one end and feathers at the other, which is thrown at a target in the game of darts.

Used this way, dart is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Mild
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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  • “His forefinger darted in all directions as he spoke.”verb

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • dartsnounPlural form

    A game in which small pointed missiles are thrown at a dartboard.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • dart throwernounCompound term

    A device resembling a sling that is used in various primitive societies to propel a dart or spear.

  • dart playernounCompound term

    Someone who plays the game of darts.

  • dart boardnounCompound term

    A circular board of wood or cork used as the target in the game of darts.

  • egg-and-dartnounCompound term

    A decorative molding.

  • blue darternounCompound term

    Bluish-grey North American hawk having a darting flight.

  • snail darternounCompound term

    A small snail-eating perch of the Tennessee River.

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Synonyms

Sense: to fly or pass swiftly or like a dart

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