English dictionary

dart

/d/A/rt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
a tapered tuck made in dressmaking

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
a sudden quick movement

noun.act

Synonyms flit

Source: WordNet 3.0
A pointed missile weapon, intended to be thrown by the hand; a short lance; a javelin; hence, any sharp-pointed missile weapon, as an arrow.

noun

Source: webster1913

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

verb.motion

Synonyms fleet flit flutter

Source: WordNet 3.0
run or move very quickly or hastily

verb.motion

Synonyms dash flash scoot scud shoot

Source: WordNet 3.0
move with sudden speed

verb.motion

Examples
His forefinger darted in all directions as he spoke.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To throw with a sudden effort or thrust, as a dart or other missile weapon; to hurl or launch.

verb

Source: webster1913
To fly or pass swiftly, as a dart.

verb

Source: webster1913