dart — a small pointed missile that is thrown or shot
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small pointed missile that is thrown or shot
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɑːrt/
Example Sentences
- My boss darted into the meeting room like a ninja avoiding coffee duty.
- She threw the dart so badly it nearly hit the pizza instead of the board.
- The cat darted under the bed when it heard the vacuum cleaner.
dart
NOUN[/dɑːrt/]
a small pointed missile that is thrown or shot
Small pointed missile thrown at target
A dart through art touches the heart!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'dart' or 'darte', which came from Germanic sources, possibly related to Old Norse 'darraðr'. The word entered Middle English and has maintained its meaning of a small pointed projectile.
Breakdown
dart (single morpheme, no internal breakdown) - a root word of Germanic origin meaning a small pointed missile or to move quickly
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss darted into the meeting room like a ninja avoiding coffee duty.”
“She threw the dart so badly it nearly hit the pizza instead of the board.”
“The cat darted under the bed when it heard the vacuum cleaner.”
“He darted his eyes around the room looking for the TV remote.”
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