spark

spark · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A small fiery particle thrown off from a fire or produced by friction.

  2. 2.

    Something that triggers an event.

  3. 3.

    [as verb]To emit sparks; to trigger.

Forms

plural: sparks

Related words

See also: fire, ignite, trigger
Synonyms: flash, flicker, glint

Etymology

From Old English spearca ("spark").