Transcription
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
-
- [dahrt]
- /dɑrt/
- /dɑːt/
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [dahrt]
- /dɑrt/
Definitions of darting word
- noun darting a small, slender missile that is pointed at one end and usually feathered at the other and is propelled by hand, as in the game of darts, or by a blowgun when used as a weapon. 1
- noun darting something similar in function to such a missile, as the stinging member of an insect. 1
- noun darting darts, (used with a singular verb) a game in which darts are thrown at a target usually marked with concentric circles divided into segments and with a bull's-eye in the center. 1
- noun darting an act of darting; a sudden swift movement. 1
- noun darting a tapered seam of fabric for adjusting the fit of a garment. 1
- verb without object darting to move swiftly; spring or start suddenly and run swiftly: A mouse darted out of the closet and ran across the room. 1
Information block about the term
Origin of darting
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French < Old Low Franconian; compare Old English daroth, Old High German tart, Old Norse darrathr spear, lance
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Darting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
darting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
darting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for darting
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with d
- Words starting with da
- Words starting with dar
- Words starting with dart
- Words starting with darti
- Words starting with dartin
- Words starting with darting