First Known Use: 14th century
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1dart
noun \ˈdärt\
: a small object that has a sharp point at one end and that is thrown in the game of darts or used as a weapon
darts : a game in which darts are thrown at a board that is marked with circles
: a quick movement
Full Definition of DART
1
a archaic : a light spear b (1) : a small missile usually with a pointed shaft at one end and feathers at the other (2) plural but sing in constr : a game in which darts are thrown at a target
2
a : something projected with sudden speed; especially : a sharp glance b : something causing sudden pain or distress <darts of sarcasm>
3
: something with a slender pointed shaft or outline; specifically : a stitched tapering fold in a garment
4
: a quick movement <made a dart for the door>
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Origin of DART
Middle English, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German tart dart, Old English daroth
Related to DART
2dart
verb
: to run or move quickly or suddenly in a particular direction or to a particular place
Full Definition of DART
transitive verb
1
: to throw with a sudden movement
2
: to thrust or move with sudden speed
3
: to shoot with a dart containing a usually tranquilizing drug
intransitive verb
: to move suddenly or rapidly <darted across the street>
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First Known Use of DART
1573
DART Defined for Kids
1dart
noun \ˈdärt\
Definition of DART for Kids
1
: a small pointed object that is meant to be thrown
2
darts plural : a game in which darts are thrown at a target
3
: a quick sudden movement
4
: a fold sewed into a piece of clothing
2dart
verb
dart·eddart·ing
Definition of DART for Kids
: to move or shoot out suddenly and quickly <A toad darted out its tongue.>
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