dart

1. n. A pointed missile weapon, intended to be thrown by the hand; a short lance; a javelin; hence, any pointed">sharp-pointed missile weapon, as an arrow. Source: opted

2. n. Anything resembling a dart; anything that pierces or wounds like a dart. Source: opted

3. n. A spear set as a prize in running. Source: opted

4. n. A fish; the dace. See Dace. Source: opted

5. v. t. To throw with a sudden effort or thrust, as a dart or other missile weapon; to hurl or launch. Source: opted

6. v. t. To throw suddenly or rapidly; to send forth; to emit; to shoot; as, the sun darts forth his beams. Source: opted

7. v. i. To fly or pass swiftly, as a dart. Source: opted

8. v. i. To start and run with velocity; to shoot rapidly along; as, the deer darted from the thicket. Source: opted

9. n. a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot Source: wordnet

10. n. a tapered tuck made in dressmaking Source: wordnet

11. n. a sudden quick movement Source: wordnet

12. v. move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart Source: wordnet

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