a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot
"The archer released his final dart, watching it fly straight toward the bullseye."
a tapered tuck made in dressmaking
"The seamstress carefully pressed the dart to shape the bodice of the new dress."
A pointed missile weapon, intended to be thrown by the hand, for example a short lance or javelin
"The new recruit learned naval discipline from a senior officer known as a dart during his time at Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth."
Acronym of disaster assistance response team.
An officer trained at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, England.
In plain English: A dart is a British naval officer who completed specialized training.
"After graduating from Dartmouth, the young dart began his naval career with enthusiasm."
Usage: Dart (noun) refers specifically to an officer who has completed training at the Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth, England-a prestigious naval academy. Use it when discussing British naval ranks and training with precision.
To throw with a sudden effort or thrust; to hurl or launch.
"The archer waited until the target was close enough to dart his arrow through its center ring."
In plain English: To dart means to quickly and suddenly throw something.
"She darted a quick glance at her watch before rushing out the door."
Usage: Dart (verb) means to move suddenly and rapidly, or to throw something quickly and directly. Use it when describing a swift movement or a forceful, aimed throw - The child darted across the street or She darted a glance at her watch.
Abbreviation of Dublin Area Rapid Transport.
"The waterway known as the Dart winds its way from Dartmoor down to Dartmouth before meeting the English Channel."
A river in Devon, England, which flows from Dartmoor to the English Channel at Dartmouth.
The word "dart" comes from Middle English and Old French, tracing back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to leap or spring." Originally, it referred to a dart or spear before evolving into its modern sense.