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dart

(d/A/rt )

a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
a tapered tuck made in dressmaking(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
a sudden quick movement(noun.act)

Synonym:
flit

source: wordnet30
A pointed missile weapon, intended to be thrown by the hand; a short lance; a javelin; hence, any sharp-pointed missile weapon, as an arrow.(noun)

source: webster1913

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart(verb.motion)

Synonym:
fleet, flit, flutter

source: wordnet30
run or move very quickly or hastily(verb.motion)

Synonym:
dash, flash, scoot, scud, shoot

source: wordnet30
move with sudden speed(verb.motion)

Example:
His forefinger darted in all directions as he spoke.

source: wordnet30
To throw with a sudden effort or thrust, as a dart or other missile weapon; to hurl or launch.(verb)

source: webster1913
To fly or pass swiftly, as a dart.(verb)

source: webster1913

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