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noun, verb BrE /dɑːt/NAmE /dɑːrt/

noun


1 [countable] a small pointed object, sometimes with feathers to help it fly, that is shot as a weapon or thrown in the game of dartsa poisoned dart

2 darts [uncountable] a game in which darts are thrown at a round board marked with numbers for scoring. Darts is often played in British pubsa darts match

3 [singular] a sudden quick movement dashShe made a dart for the door.

4 [singular] (literary) a sudden feeling of a strong emotionNina felt a sudden dart of panic.

5 [countable] a pointed fold that is sewn in a piece of clothing to make it fit better

verb

1 [intransitive] + adv./prep. to move suddenly and quickly in a particular directionA dog darted across the road in front of me. Her eyes darted around the room, looking for Greg.

2 [transitive] to look at sb suddenly and quickly ~ a glance/look (at sb)He darted an impatient look at Vicky. ~ sb a glance/look He darted Vicky an impatient look.

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