dart

US /dɑːrt/
UK /dɑːrt/
"dart" picture
1.

a small, slender, pointed missile that can be thrown or shot

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He threw a dart at the target.
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The blowgun shoots poisoned darts.
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arrowboltmissileprojectile
2.

a sudden rapid movement

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With a sudden dart, the rabbit disappeared into the bushes.
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He made a quick dart for the door.
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dashrushboltspringlunge
1.

move suddenly and rapidly in a particular direction

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The mouse darted across the floor.
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He darted out of the room.
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dashrushboltspringlunge
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darts