dart

//dɑːrt//
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Noun

dartSingular
dartsPlural
1

A small pointed missile that can be thrown or fired, typically used in the game of darts.

He threw a dart at the board and hit the bullseye.

2

A sudden quick movement in a particular direction.

The cat made a dart toward the mouse.

3

A tapered tuck stitched in a garment to shape it to the body.

The tailor added darts to the back of the dress for a better fit.

Verb

dartInfinitive
dartPresent tense
dartedPast tense
dartedPast participle
dartingPresent participle
dartsThird-person singular
1

To move suddenly and rapidly in a particular direction.

The cat darted across the room to catch the toy.

2

To throw or shoot something swiftly.

She darted a quick glance at him across the room.

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