Dart meaning

What does “dart” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“dart” is a noun and verb with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot.

dart

noun

  1. a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot

  2. a tapered tuck made in dressmaking

  3. a sudden quick movement

    Synonymsflit

verb

  1. move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

    “The hummingbird flitted among the branches”

  2. run or move very quickly or hastily

    “She dashed into the yard”

  3. move with sudden speed

    “His forefinger darted in all directions as he spoke”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University