spark

Noun
  1. A momentary flash of light (synset 107426910)
    is a type of: flash - a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
    same as: flicker, glint
  2. Merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance (synset 104960557)
    "he had a sparkle in his eye"; "there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes"
    is a type of:
    same as: light, sparkle, twinkle
  3. Electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field (synset 111531956)
    is a type of: electrical conduction - the passage of electricity through a conductor
    subtypes:
    same as: arc, discharge, electric arc, electric discharge
  4. A small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger (synset 113795739)
    "a spark of interest"; "a spark of decency"
    is a type of: hint, suggestion, tint, trace - a just detectable amount
  5. Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918) (synset 111329608)
    is an instance of: author, writer - writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
    same as: dame muriel spark, muriel sarah spark, muriel spark
  6. A small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction (synset 109465245)
    is a type of: fragment - a piece broken off or cut off of something else
Verb
  1. Put in motion or move to act (synset 201647199)
    "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"
    causes: come about, fall out, go on, hap, happen, occur, pass, pass off, take place - come to pass
    is a type of: initiate, pioneer - take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
    same as: activate, actuate, set off, spark off, touch off, trigger, trigger off, trip
  2. Emit or produce sparks (synset 202772645)
    "A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark"
    is a type of: emit, give off, give out - give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.
    same as: sparkle

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