Dart

English Meaning

A pointed missile weapon, intended to be thrown by the hand; a short lance; a javelin; hence, any sharp-pointed missile weapon, as an arrow.

1. A slender, pointed missile, often having tail fins, thrown by hand, shot from a blowgun, or expelled by an exploding bomb.
2. An object likened to a slender, pointed missile either in shape, use, or effect.
3. The stinger of an insect.
4. Games A game in which small, slender, pointed missiles are thrown at a target.
5. A sudden, rapid movement.
6. A tapered tuck sewn to adjust the fit of a garment.
7. To move suddenly and rapidly: The dog darted across the street.
8. To thrust or throw suddenly and rapidly.
9. To cause to move swiftly and abruptly: The squirrel darted its head from side to side before scampering up the tree.
10. To shoot (an animal) with a tranquilizing dart.