dart Definition
- 1a small pointed object that is thrown or shot as a weapon or for a game
- 2a sudden quick movement
- 3a tapered tuck in a garment
Using dart: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dart" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He threw a dart at the dartboard.
Example
The bird darted away when it saw me.
Example
She wore a dress with darts at the waist.
Example
He made a dart for the door when he saw the police.
dart Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with dart
poison dart
a dart coated with poison for use as a weapon
Example
The indigenous people used poison darts to hunt animals.
Example
The rabbit darted off into the bushes when it saw the fox.
Example
The children were darting about the playground, playing tag.
Summary: dart in Brief
A 'dart' [dɑːt] is a small pointed object used as a weapon or for a game, such as throwing darts at a dartboard. It can also refer to a sudden quick movement or a tapered tuck in a garment. Examples include 'He threw a dart at the dartboard' and 'She wore a dress with darts at the waist.' Phrases include 'poison dart,' 'dart off,' and 'dart about.'
