dart

dart · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A small pointed missile thrown or shot as a weapon or in a game.

  2. 2.

    A sudden, quick movement.

  3. 3.

    A tapered tuck sewn into a garment to shape it.

  4. 4.

    To move suddenly and rapidly.

  5. 5.

    To throw or shoot suddenly.

Forms

plural: darts

Related words

See also: arrow, darts, throw
Synonyms: arrow, dash, missile, rush

Etymology

From Old French dart, from Frankish *daroþ, related to Old English daroð meaning "spear, javelin."