dart
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.”
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.
Word forms
darted past tense, darts plural, Darts plural, Darts plural, darts singular
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He threw his last _____ and hit the bullseye.
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.