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darting

/ˈdɑːrtɪŋ/ /ˈdɑːrtn̩/

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verb

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

Examples :

"The child, excited about recess, was darting paper airplanes out the classroom window when the teacher wasn't looking. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The sun darts forth his beams."

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verb

To shoot with a dart, especially a tranquilizer dart

Examples :

"They had to dart the animal to get close enough to help"

animal medicine weapon

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verb

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

Examples :

"The flying man darted eastward."

action direction

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verb

To start and run with speed; to shoot rapidly along

Examples :

"The deer darted from the thicket."

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noun

A motion or gesture that darts.

Examples :

"The dog's darting after the squirrel was so quick, it was hard to follow. "