dart

Definitions of dart in various dictionaries:

noun - a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot

noun - a tapered tuck made in dressmaking

noun - a sudden quick movement

verb - move along rapidly and lightly

verb - run or move very quickly or hastily

verb - move with sudden speed

A slender, pointed missile, often having tail fins, thrown by hand, shot from a blowgun, or expelled by an exploding bomb.

An object likened to a slender, pointed missile either in shape, use, or effect.

A game in which small, slender, pointed missiles are thrown at a target.

A sudden, rapid movement.

To move suddenly and rapidly: The dog darted across the street.

To thrust or throw suddenly and rapidly.

To cause to move swiftly and abruptly: The squirrel darted its head from side to side before scampering up the tree.

verb - to move suddenly or swiftly