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Dart has 12 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Verb · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot

"The archer released his final dart, watching it fly straight toward the bullseye."

2

a tapered tuck made in dressmaking

"The seamstress carefully pressed the dart to shape the bodice of the new dress."

3

a sudden quick movement

"The cat darted across the room to catch the falling toy."

4

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."

5

Acronym of disaster assistance response team.

6

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.

Verb
1

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

"The hummingbird flitted among the branches"

2

run or move very quickly or hastily

"She dashed into the yard"

3

move with sudden speed

"His forefinger darted in all directions as he spoke"

4

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.

Proper Noun
1

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."

2

A river in Devon, England, which flows from Dartmoor to the English Channel at Dartmouth.

Example Sentences
"After graduating from Dartmouth, the young dart began his naval career with enthusiasm." noun
"The dart flew straight into the bullseye." noun
"She threw the small plastic dart at the board." noun
"He caught the flying insect with his hand before it could drop to the floor like a tiny dart." noun
"She darted a quick glance at her watch before rushing out the door." verb
See Also
swiss arrow pinball devon updart target quiver flirt blowgun
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
projectile tuck motion travel rapidly rush lunge
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
banderilla butterfly plunge

Origin

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.

Rhyming Words
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