Pronunciation: /dɑrt/
noun a small pointed missile that can be thrown or fired
A1 He threw a dart at the dartboard.
A2 The dart flew through the air and hit the target.
B1 She aimed carefully and threw the dart with precision.
B2 The dart player practiced for hours to improve his accuracy.
C1 The professional dart player's aim was so precise that he rarely missed.
C2 The dart tournament champion's skill was unmatched by any of his competitors.
verb move or run somewhere suddenly or rapidly
A1 The cat darted across the room.
A2 She darted a quick glance at her watch.
B1 The soccer player darted past the defender with ease.
B2 The spy darted through the crowded marketplace, trying to evade capture.
C1 The cheetah darted after its prey with lightning speed.
C2 The skilled archer could dart an arrow straight into the bullseye from a great distance.
formal The dart flew across the room and hit the bullseye on the dartboard.
informal Let's play a game of darts and see who can hit the bullseye.
slang I'm going to dart over to the store real quick to grab some snacks.
figurative Her words were like poisonous darts, piercing through his heart.
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