dart

noun

ˈdärt

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

archaic a light spear
a small missile usually with a pointed shaft at one end and feathers at the other
darts plural in form but singular in construction a game in which darts are thrown at a target
something projected with sudden speed
especially a sharp glance
something causing sudden pain or distress //darts of sarcasm
something with a slender pointed shaft or outline
specifically a stitched tapering fold in a garment
a quick movement //made a dart for the door

verb

darted; darting; darts

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb
to throw with a sudden movement
to thrust or move with sudden speed
to shoot with a dart containing a usually tranquilizing drug
intransitive verb
to move suddenly or rapidly //darted across the street

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Noun

affront barb brickbat cut dig dis [slang] (also diss) epithet gird indignity insult name offense (or offence) outrage personality poke put-down sarcasm slap slight slur

Synonyms: Verb

dance flick flicker flirt flit flitter flutter zip

Examples

Noun

//He was hit with a poisoned dart.
//Her favorite game is darts.
//a quick dart to the left

Verb

//We saw a deer dart across the road.
//The frog darted its tongue at a fly.

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1580, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

History and Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German tart dart, Old English daroth

dart

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings //the darts flew fast and furiously when the two former friends bumped into each other at the party
Synonyms

affront barb brickbat cut dig dis [slang] (also diss) epithet gird indignity insult name offense (or offence) outrage personality poke put-down sarcasm slap slight slur
Related Words

catcall gibe (or jibe) jeer mock quip sneer taunt
abuse invective vituperation
disapproval opprobrium
disgrace dishonor shame
attack criticism knock slam swipe
torment torture
Near Antonyms

accolade commendation compliment
acclaim applause praise
adulation flattery

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements //the housefly darted about the room until it found an open window and flew out
Synonyms

dance flick flicker flirt flit flitter flutter zip
Related Words

dash fly sail shoot speed sprint zing zoom
scamper scud scurry scuttle skip skitter
meander ramble roam wander
Near Antonyms

float hang hover

dart

noun

ˈdärt

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

archaic a light spear
a small missile usually with a pointed shaft at one end and feathers at the other
darts plural in form but singular in construction a game in which darts are thrown at a target
something projected with sudden speed
especially a sharp glance
something causing sudden pain or distress //darts of sarcasm
something with a slender pointed shaft or outline
specifically a stitched tapering fold in a garment
a quick movement //made a dart for the door

verb

darted; darting; darts

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb
to throw with a sudden movement
to thrust or move with sudden speed
to shoot with a dart containing a usually tranquilizing drug
intransitive verb
to move suddenly or rapidly //darted across the street

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Noun

affront barb brickbat cut dig dis [slang] (also diss) epithet gird indignity insult name offense (or offence) outrage personality poke put-down sarcasm slap slight slur

Synonyms: Verb

dance flick flicker flirt flit flitter flutter zip

Examples

Noun

//He was hit with a poisoned dart.
//Her favorite game is darts.
//a quick dart to the left

Verb

//We saw a deer dart across the road.
//The frog darted its tongue at a fly.

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1580, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

History and Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German tart dart, Old English daroth

dart

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings //the darts flew fast and furiously when the two former friends bumped into each other at the party
Synonyms

affront barb brickbat cut dig dis [slang] (also diss) epithet gird indignity insult name offense (or offence) outrage personality poke put-down sarcasm slap slight slur
Related Words

catcall gibe (or jibe) jeer mock quip sneer taunt
abuse invective vituperation
disapproval opprobrium
disgrace dishonor shame
attack criticism knock slam swipe
torment torture
Near Antonyms

accolade commendation compliment
acclaim applause praise
adulation flattery

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements //the housefly darted about the room until it found an open window and flew out
Synonyms

dance flick flicker flirt flit flitter flutter zip
Related Words

dash fly sail shoot speed sprint zing zoom
scamper scud scurry scuttle skip skitter
meander ramble roam wander
Near Antonyms

float hang hover

dart

noun

ˈdärt

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

archaic a light spear
a small missile usually with a pointed shaft at one end and feathers at the other
darts plural in form but singular in construction a game in which darts are thrown at a target
something projected with sudden speed
especially a sharp glance
something causing sudden pain or distress //darts of sarcasm
something with a slender pointed shaft or outline
specifically a stitched tapering fold in a garment
a quick movement //made a dart for the door

verb

darted; darting; darts

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb
to throw with a sudden movement
to thrust or move with sudden speed
to shoot with a dart containing a usually tranquilizing drug
intransitive verb
to move suddenly or rapidly //darted across the street

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Noun

affront barb brickbat cut dig dis [slang] (also diss) epithet gird indignity insult name offense (or offence) outrage personality poke put-down sarcasm slap slight slur

Synonyms: Verb

dance flick flicker flirt flit flitter flutter zip

Examples

Noun

//He was hit with a poisoned dart.
//Her favorite game is darts.
//a quick dart to the left

Verb

//We saw a deer dart across the road.
//The frog darted its tongue at a fly.

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1580, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

History and Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German tart dart, Old English daroth

dart

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings //the darts flew fast and furiously when the two former friends bumped into each other at the party
Synonyms

affront barb brickbat cut dig dis [slang] (also diss) epithet gird indignity insult name offense (or offence) outrage personality poke put-down sarcasm slap slight slur
Related Words

catcall gibe (or jibe) jeer mock quip sneer taunt
abuse invective vituperation
disapproval opprobrium
disgrace dishonor shame
attack criticism knock slam swipe
torment torture
Near Antonyms

accolade commendation compliment
acclaim applause praise
adulation flattery

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements //the housefly darted about the room until it found an open window and flew out
Synonyms

dance flick flicker flirt flit flitter flutter zip
Related Words

dash fly sail shoot speed sprint zing zoom
scamper scud scurry scuttle skip skitter
meander ramble roam wander
Near Antonyms

float hang hover

dart

noun

ˈdärt

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

archaic a light spear
a small missile usually with a pointed shaft at one end and feathers at the other
darts plural in form but singular in construction a game in which darts are thrown at a target
something projected with sudden speed
especially a sharp glance
something causing sudden pain or distress //darts of sarcasm
something with a slender pointed shaft or outline
specifically a stitched tapering fold in a garment
a quick movement //made a dart for the door

verb

darted; darting; darts

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb
to throw with a sudden movement
to thrust or move with sudden speed
to shoot with a dart containing a usually tranquilizing drug
intransitive verb
to move suddenly or rapidly //darted across the street

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Noun

affront barb brickbat cut dig dis [slang] (also diss) epithet gird indignity insult name offense (or offence) outrage personality poke put-down sarcasm slap slight slur

Synonyms: Verb

dance flick flicker flirt flit flitter flutter zip

Examples

Noun

//He was hit with a poisoned dart.
//Her favorite game is darts.
//a quick dart to the left

Verb

//We saw a deer dart across the road.
//The frog darted its tongue at a fly.

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1580, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

History and Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German tart dart, Old English daroth

dart

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings //the darts flew fast and furiously when the two former friends bumped into each other at the party
Synonyms

affront barb brickbat cut dig dis [slang] (also diss) epithet gird indignity insult name offense (or offence) outrage personality poke put-down sarcasm slap slight slur
Related Words

catcall gibe (or jibe) jeer mock quip sneer taunt
abuse invective vituperation
disapproval opprobrium
disgrace dishonor shame
attack criticism knock slam swipe
torment torture
Near Antonyms

accolade commendation compliment
acclaim applause praise
adulation flattery

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements //the housefly darted about the room until it found an open window and flew out
Synonyms

dance flick flicker flirt flit flitter flutter zip
Related Words

dash fly sail shoot speed sprint zing zoom
scamper scud scurry scuttle skip skitter
meander ramble roam wander
Near Antonyms

float hang hover