/ dɑːt; NAmE dɑːrt/ noun , verb
■ noun
1.
[ C ] a small pointed object, sometimes with feathers to help it fly, that is shot as a weapon or thrown in the game of darts :
a poisoned dart
2.
darts [ U ] a game in which darts are thrown at a round board marked with numbers for scoring. Darts is often played in British pubs :
a darts match
3.
[ sing. ] a sudden quick movement
SYN dash :
She made a dart for the door.
4.
[ sing. ] ( literary ) a sudden feeling of a strong emotion :
Nina felt a sudden dart of panic.
5.
[ C ] a pointed fold that is sewn in a piece of clothing to make it fit better
■ verb
1.
[ v + adv. / prep. ] to move suddenly and quickly in a particular direction :
A dog darted across the road in front of me.
Her eyes darted around the room, looking for Greg.
2.
dart a glance / look (at sb) to look at sb suddenly and quickly :
[ vn , vnn ]
He darted an impatient look at Vicky.
He darted Vicky an impatient look.
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : from Old French , accusative of darz , dars , from a West Germanic word meaning spear, lance.