nounπShareA pointed missile weapon, intended to be thrown by the hand, for example a short lance or javelin"The boy practiced throwing darts in the backyard. "weaponsportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny sharp-pointed missile weapon, such as an arrow."The children practiced throwing darts at the target in the schoolyard. "weaponsportgamemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(sometimes figurative) Anything resembling such a missile; something that pierces or wounds like such a weapon."The boy threw angry darts with his eyes at the classmate who took his pencil. "weaponitemChat 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 and I played darts in the backyard after dinner. "sportgameutensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dart-shaped target towed behind an aircraft to train shooters."The military pilot used the practice darts to train for aerial target shooting. "militaryweaponsporttechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA plan or scheme."The teacher's darts for improving student behavior included more positive reinforcement. "planChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sudden or fast movement."The startled cat made a few quick darts across the room. "actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fold that is stitched on a garment."The dressmaker used darts to shape the bodice of the dress, making it fit better. "appearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fish, the dace."The local river is known for its abundance of darts. "fishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cigarette."He lit a dart and took a long drag before starting his homework. "substanceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throw with a sudden effort or thrust; to hurl or launch."The child darted across the playground, trying to catch the ball. "actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo send forth suddenly or rapidly; to emit; to shoot"The sun darts forth his beams."actionsportChat 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."actiondirectionsportgamevehicleChat 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
nounπShare(games) A game or sport in which darts are thrown at a board, and points are scored depending on where the darts land"My brother and I enjoyed playing darts at the arcade after school. "gamesportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading