dart

Noun
  1. A small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot (synset 103167484)
    is a type of: missile, projectile - a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
    subtypes: banderilla - a decorated dart that is implanted in the neck or shoulders of the bull during a bull fight
  2. A tapered tuck made in dressmaking (synset 103167380)
    is a type of: tuck - a narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place
    is a part of: garment - an article of clothing
  3. A sudden quick movement (synset 100335182)
    is a type of: motility, motion, move, movement - a change of position that does not entail a change of location
    same as: flit
Verb
  1. Move along rapidly and lightly;
    Skim or dart (synset 201903884)
    "The hummingbird flitted among the branches"
    is a type of: hurry, speed, travel rapidly, zip - move very fast
    subtypes: butterfly - flutter like a butterfly
    same as: fleet, flit, flutter
  2. Run or move very quickly or hastily (synset 202065423)
    "She dashed into the yard"
    is a type of: belt along, bucket along, cannonball along, hasten, hie, hotfoot, pelt along, race, rush, rush along, speed, step on it - move hurridly
    subtypes: plunge - dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity
    same as: dash, flash, scoot, scud, shoot
    verb group: buck, charge, shoot, shoot down, tear - move quickly and violently
  3. Move with sudden speed (synset 201903701)
    "His forefinger darted in all directions as he spoke"
    is a type of: hurl, hurtle, lunge, thrust - make a thrusting forward movement

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