dart (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɑːrt/

Definition

A small, pointed missile, typically with feathers at the end, thrown in games or as a weapon.

Examples

• He aimed his dart carefully at the board.

• The dart flew true and hit the triple 20.

• A poisoned dart could incapacitate an enemy quickly.

How to Use dart

dart at (prepositional phrase)

To move suddenly towards something. — "The cat darted at the dangling string."

dart across (prepositional phrase)

To move quickly from one side to another. — "He darted across the street to avoid the rain."

dart away (phrasal verb)

To move quickly away from a place or person. — "The startled bird darted away into the trees."

dart into (prepositional phrase)

To move suddenly into a place. — "She darted into the shop to escape the downpour."

dart a look (collocation)

To give a quick, brief look. — "He darted a suspicious look at the stranger."

Synonyms of dart

Words with a similar meaning to dart:

• projectile
• missile
• arrow
• javelin

Antonyms of dart

Words with the opposite meaning to dart:

• target
• shield

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