dart
word
/ˈdɑɹt/
/dˈɑːt/
Definition
A dart is a small, pointed object thrown as part of a game, or it can mean to move suddenly and quickly in a particular direction.
Usage & Nuances
"Dart" as a noun refers to the game piece or the game itself ('play darts'). As a verb, it is informal and usually describes quick, sudden movements, often of people or animals ('dart across the street'). Not used for steady or slow movement.
Spanish: dardo - lanzarse rápidamentePortuguese (BR): dardo - mover-se rapidamentePortuguese (PT): dardo - mover-se rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 飞镖 - 快速冲刺Chinese (Traditional): 飛鏢 - 快速衝刺Hindi: डार्ट (तीर का खेल) - झपट्टा मारनाArabic: سهم - اندفاع بسرعةBengali: ডার্ট - ছুটে চলা (দ্রুত চলা)Russian: дротик - метнутьсяJapanese: ダーツ - 素早く動くVietnamese: phi tiêu - lao nhanhKorean: 다트 - 재빨리 움직이다Turkish: dart - fırlamakUrdu: ڈارٹ - لپکناIndonesian: anak panah - melesat
Example Sentences
We like to play darts on the weekend.
basic
He threw the dart at the board.
basic
The cat made a sudden dart across the garden.
basic
She darted her eyes around the room, looking for her friend.
natural
A rabbit suddenly darted out from behind the bush.
natural
Can you hit the bullseye with your next dart?
natural