nounπShareA pointed missile weapon, intended to be thrown by the hand, for example a short lance or javelin"The boy practiced throwing his dart at the target in the backyard. "weaponsportgamemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny sharp-pointed missile weapon, such as an arrow."The archer practiced aiming his dart at the target. "weaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(sometimes figurative) Anything resembling such a missile; something that pierces or wounds like such a weapon."The teacher's sharp criticism was a dart that wounded his pride. "weaponmilitarygamesportitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."My brother practiced throwing darts at the board in the basement. "sportgameitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dart-shaped target towed behind an aircraft to train shooters."The military used a dart to practice shooting at moving targets during their training exercise. "militaryweaponvehicletechnologytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA plan or scheme."Her initial dart was to surprise her friend with a party, but she quickly realized she needed a more detailed plan. "planbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden or fast movement."The child made a dart across the room to grab the cookie jar. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fold that is stitched on a garment."The dressmaker added a dart to the blouse to give it a more fitted shape around the waist. "stylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fish, the dace."The pond held many dart, small silvery fish. "fishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cigarette.""He stepped outside for a quick dart during his break." "substanceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throw with a sudden effort or thrust; to hurl or launch."The angry child darted the ball across the room. "actionsportweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo send forth suddenly or rapidly; to emit; to shoot"The sun darts forth his beams."actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shoot with a dart, especially a tranquilizer dart"They had to dart the animal to get close enough to help"animalmedicineweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fly or pass swiftly, like a dart; to move rapidly in one direction; to shoot out quickly"The flying man darted eastward."actiondirectionsportenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo start and run with speed; to shoot rapidly along"The deer darted from the thicket."actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading