dart

noun
UK: /dɑːt/
US: /dɑːrt/

  1. A small, pointed missile that is thrown, often in a game.

    1. He threw a dart at the dartboard and missed badly.
    2. The pub had a dart night every Thursday, attracting many local players.

  2. A quick, sudden movement.

    1. The cat made a dart for the open door when I came inside.
    2. With a dart of his hand, he snatched the keys from the table before she could react.

Synonyms

arrow bolt dash flash flee run
dart verb

  1. To move or go somewhere suddenly and quickly.

    1. The dog darted across the road.
    2. She darted out of the office to catch the bus before it left.

  2. To throw something quickly and forcefully.

    1. He darted a look at her before answering.
    2. She darted a sharp question at him, catching him completely off guard.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dart" in English means: A small, pointed missile that is thrown, often in a game., A quick, sudden movement..

The phonetic transcription of "dart" is /dɑːt/ in British English and /dɑːrt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dart": arrow, bolt, dash, flash, flee, run.

Example usage of "dart": "He threw a dart at the dartboard and missed badly.". More examples on the page.