dart

/dɑrt/
noun
  1. A small, pointed missile thrown in the game of darts or used as a weapon.
    • The player's dart stuck firmly in the board.
    • He threw the dart and hit the bullseye.
    • In ancient times, hunters used a dart tipped with poison.
  2. A sudden, quick movement in a particular direction.
    • She saw a dart of light across the dark room.
    • The rabbit made a dart into the bushes.
    • With a dart of his hand, he caught the falling glass.
  3. A tapered tuck sewn into fabric to give it shape.
    • The dress had darts at the waist for a better fit.
    • The tailor adjusted the darts to improve the jacket's silhouette.
    • She sewed a dart into the shirt to make it less baggy.
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verb
  1. To move suddenly and quickly in a specified direction.
    • He darted into the store just before it closed.
    • Her eyes darted around the room nervously.
    • The cat darted across the street.
  2. To throw or shoot something suddenly and quickly.
    • The frog darted its tongue at the fly.
    • She darted a glance at her watch.
    • He darted a quick look over his shoulder.
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