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to dart
01
to move swiftly and abruptly in a particular direction
Intransitive: to dart | to dart somewhere
Examples
Startled by the sudden noise, the cat darted across the room and hid under the furniture.
Trying to catch the bus, she darted through the crowded station.
02
to shoot a small, pointed object at an animal to give it medicine or make it sleep
Examples
The vet darted the elephant before the surgery.
A team will dart the lion tomorrow for transport.
Dart
01
a sudden and quick movement in a specific direction
Examples
She made a dart for the exit when the fire alarm rang.
The cat made a dart under the table to avoid the dog.
02
a narrow, tapered fold sewn into fabric to shape it to the body
Examples
The tailor added a dart to give the dress a better fit.
She stitched the darts carefully along the bust line.
03
a small, pointed object designed to be thrown or shot, often used in games or hunting
Examples
He threw the dart and hit the bullseye.
Poisoned darts were used by hunters in ancient times.
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