dart
noun
1. a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot
Definition categories: man–made, missile, projectile
2. a tapered tuck made in dressmaking
Definition categories: man–made, tuck
3. a sudden quick movement
Similar word(s): flit
Definition categories: act, motility, motion, move, movement
verb
1. move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
Similar word(s): fleet, flit, flutter
Definition categories: motion, hurry, speed, zip
2. run or move very quickly or hastily
Similar word(s): dash, flash, scoot, scud, shoot
Definition categories: motion, hasten, hie, hotfoot, race, rush, speed
3. move with sudden speed
- His forefinger darted in all directions as he spoke
Definition categories: motion, hurl, hurtle, lunge, thrust
Sentences with dart as a verb:
- The sun darts forth his beams.
- Or what ill eyes malignant glances dart? - Alexander Pope
- The flying man darted eastward.
- The deer darted from the thicket.