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darters

/ˈdɑːrtərz/ /ˈdɑːɾərz/

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noun

One who darts, or who throws darts; that which darts.

Examples :

"The carnival game booth was full of darters eager to win a prize. "

sport game animal

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Any member of the family Anhingidae, waterbirds with long necks.

Examples :

"While kayaking on the lake, we saw several darters perched on branches, their long necks extended as they dried their wings in the sun. "

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Any of various darting freshwater fish of the family Percidae, that are usually small and brightly coloured and are native to North America.

Examples :

"While snorkeling in the clear stream, we spotted several colorful darters flitting among the rocks. "

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Any of the similar South American (and Panamanian) freshwater fish in the characin family Crenuchidae

Examples :

"In his aquarium, the hobbyist kept a school of colorful darters alongside other small South American fish. "

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Any of the dragonflies in the genus Sympetrum

Examples :

"While walking by the pond, we saw several darters with their bright red bodies perched on the reeds. "

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Any of various hesperiid butterflies of the genera Arrhenes and Telicota.

Examples :

"The botanist pointed out several tiny, orange-winged darters fluttering around the hibiscus flowers in the garden. "