darting
noun
Pronunciation: dɑːrt
Definition
A small, pointed missile, often with feathers at the other end, thrown at a board in a game.
Examples
He skillfully threw the dart, hitting the triple 20.
The pub was filled with the sound of darts hitting the board.
How to Use darting
- dart at (prepositional phrase)
- To move suddenly and quickly towards something. — "The cat darted at the laser pointer."
- dart across (prepositional phrase)
- To move suddenly and quickly from one side to another. — "He darted across the street to avoid the rain."
- dart into (prepositional phrase)
- To enter a place suddenly and quickly. — "She darted into the shop to escape the cold."
- dart out (phrasal verb)
- To emerge suddenly and quickly from a place. — "A squirrel darted out from behind the tree."
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