Spark

English Meaning

A small particle of fire or ignited substance which is emitted by a body in combustion.

1. An incandescent particle, especially:
2. One thrown off from a burning substance.
3. One resulting from friction.
4. One remaining in an otherwise extinguished fire; an ember.
5. A glistening particle, as of metal.
6. A flash of light, especially a flash produced by electric discharge.
7. A short pulse or flow of electric current.
8. A trace or suggestion, as:
9. A quality or feeling with latent potential; a seed or germ: the spark of genius.
10. A vital, animating, or activating factor: the spark of revolution.
11. Informal A radio operator aboard a ship.
12. Electricity The luminous phenomenon resulting from a disruptive discharge through an insulating material.
13. Electricity The discharge itself.
14. To give off sparks.
15. To give an enthusiastic response.
16. To operate correctly. Used of the ignition system of an internal-combustion engine.
17. To set in motion; activate: The incident sparked a controversy.
18. To rouse to action; spur: A cheering crowd sparked the runner to triumph.
19. An elegantly dressed, highly self-conscious young man.
20. A male suitor; a beau.
21. To court or woo.
22. To play the suitor.