dart

¹dart

noun \ˈdärt\

Definition of DART

1

a archaic : a light spear b (1) : a small missile usually with a pointed shaft at one end and feathers at the other (2) plural but sing in constr : a game in which darts are thrown at a target

2

a : something projected with sudden speed; especially : a sharp glance b : something causing sudden pain or distress <darts of sarcasm>

3

: something with a slender pointed shaft or outline; specifically : a stitched tapering fold in a garment

4

: a quick movement <made a dart for the door>

Examples of DART

1. He was hit with a poisoned dart.
2. Her favorite game is darts.
3. a quick dart to the left

Origin of DART

Middle English, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German tart dart, Old English daroth

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to DART

Synonyms: affront, barb, brickbat, cut, insult, dig, dis (also diss) [slang], epithet, gird, indignity, name, offense (or offence), outrage, personality, poke, put-down, sarcasm, slap, slight, slur

Related Words: catcall, gibe (or jibe), jeer, mock, quip, sneer, taunt; abuse, invective, vituperation; disapproval, opprobrium; disgrace, dishonor, shame; attack, criticism, knock, slam, swipe; torment, torture

Near Antonyms: accolade, commendation, compliment; acclaim, applause, praise; adulation, flattery

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Rhymes with DART

art, cart, chart, Chartres, fart, hart, Harte, heart, kart, mart, part, smart, start, tart