noun
Uncommon
dart
daht
Dart (noun) means a small, pointed missile with a weighted tip and flights, thrown at a target, especially in the pub game of darts. Example: “He threw his last dart and hit the bullseye.”
noun
1
A small, pointed missile with a weighted tip and flights, thrown at a target, especially in the pub game of darts.
"He threw his last dart and hit the bullseye."
2
A tapered fold stitched into a garment to shape it to the body.
"The tailor added darts at the waist to fit the dress properly."
verb
1
To move suddenly and quickly in a particular direction.
"A squirrel darted across the path in front of us."
"She darted into the shop to escape the rain."
How to use dart
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small thrown weapon or game-piece, or a quick, sudden movement — and, in sewing, a stitched fold used for shaping clothes.
Common pairings
throw a dart
dart across the room
sew a dart
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Word forms
- Plural
- darts
- Third person singular
- darts
- Past tense
- darted
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Etymology
From Old French dart, ultimately from a Frankish word for a throwing spear — the same ancient root that gives us the idea of "leaping" or "springing forward."
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Rhymes for dart
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What does “dart” mean?
The word “dart” means a small, pointed missile with a weighted tip and flights, thrown at a target, especially in the pub game of darts. In plain terms, a small thrown weapon or game-piece, or a quick, sudden movement — and, in sewing, a stitched fold used for shaping clothes.
How do you pronounce “dart”?
“Dart” is pronounced daht (/dɑɹt/ in IPA).
How do you use “dart” in a sentence?
Here is “dart” used in a sentence: “He threw his last dart and hit the bullseye.”
What part of speech is “dart”?
Depending on how it is used, “dart” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “dart” come from?
The word “dart” comes from Old French. From Old French dart, ultimately from a Frankish word for a throwing spear — the same ancient root that gives us the idea of "leaping" or "springing forward.".
Is “dart” a common word?
“Dart” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “dart” have?
“Dart” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, pointed missile with a weighted tip and flights, thrown at a target, especially in the pub game of darts.
