1. (n.) A pointed missile weapon, intended to be thrown by the hand; a short lance; a javelin; hence, any sharp-pointed missile weapon, as an arrow.

2. (n.) Anything resembling a dart; anything that pierces or wounds like a dart.

3. (n.) A spear set as a prize in running.

4. (n.) A fish; the dace. See Dace.

5. (v. t.) To throw with a sudden effort or thrust, as a dart or other missile weapon; to hurl or launch.

6. (v. t.) To throw suddenly or rapidly; to send forth; to emit; to shoot; as, the sun darts forth his beams.

7. (v. i.) To fly or pass swiftly, as a dart.

8. (v. i.) To start and run with velocity; to shoot rapidly along; as, the deer darted from the thicket.

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