dart
[verb]
Synonyms: dash, fly, race, run, rush, shoot, spring, sprint, tear

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Contrasted words: dally, dawdle, delay, linger, tarry, lumber, plod, slog, trudge
Related Words: hasten, hurry, precipitate, speed, run, scamper, scoot, scurry, sprint, spurt

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

I. dart¹ /dɑːt $ dɑːrt/ verb

1. [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to move suddenly and quickly in a particular direction:
Jill darted forward and pulled him away from the fire.

2. [intransitive and transitive] literary to look at someone or something very quickly:
Tom darted a terrified glance over his shoulder at his pursuers.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

II. dart² noun
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French]

1. [countable] a small pointed object that is thrown or shot as a weapon, or one that is thrown in the game of darts:
a poisoned dart

2. darts [uncountable] a game in which darts are thrown at a round board with numbers on it

3. [singular] a sudden quick movement in a particular direction:
The prisoner made a dart for the door.

4. dart of guilt/panic/pain etc a very sudden, sharp feeling:
It sent a dart of terror through her.

5. [countable] a small fold put into a piece of clothing to make it fit better

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲