Darting Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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darting

[ˈdɑːrtɪŋ ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

quick movement

Moving quickly and suddenly in various directions.

Synonyms

quick, sudden, swift.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
darting	Repeated, short, quick movements, often used for eyes or small animals. His eyes kept darting nervously around the room. The rabbit was darting in and out of the bushes.
quick	General term to describe fast actions, can be used in various situations both physical and metaphorical. He gave a quick response to the question. She made a quick decision.
sudden	Implying unexpectedness or something happening without warning. The car came to a sudden stop. There was a sudden change in the weather.
swift	Describes actions happening very quickly and smoothly; often with a sense of efficiency. The river had a swift current. She completed the task with swift precision.

Examples of usage

He made a darting movement to avoid the falling object.
The fish darted away as soon as it sensed danger.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

sport

A game in which darts are thrown at a circular target marked with numbered areas.

Synonyms

darts, target game.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
darting	Used to describe the quick, sudden movements of people, animals, or objects. It suggests something moving rapidly from one place to another. The lizard was darting across the rocks She was darting around the room, getting ready for the party
darts	This generally refers to small, pointed projectiles thrown in a game or even as a weapon. It can also colloquialize sudden, quick movements. He threw the darts with precision at the bullseye The cat darts out of the room every time the doorbell rings
target game	Specifically refers to games or sports where the main objective is to hit a target. This could include darts, archery, or other similar activities. We played a target game at the fair where you had to knock down bottles to win a prize Archery is a challenging target game that requires a lot of practice

Word

Description / Examples

darting

Used to describe the quick, sudden movements of people, animals, or objects. It suggests something moving rapidly from one place to another.

The lizard was darting across the rocks
She was darting around the room, getting ready for the party

darts

This generally refers to small, pointed projectiles thrown in a game or even as a weapon. It can also colloquialize sudden, quick movements.

He threw the darts with precision at the bullseye
The cat darts out of the room every time the doorbell rings

target game

Specifically refers to games or sports where the main objective is to hit a target. This could include darts, archery, or other similar activities.

We played a target game at the fair where you had to knock down bottles to win a prize
Archery is a challenging target game that requires a lot of practice

Examples of usage

We played a friendly game of darting at the pub last night.
She won the darting competition with a perfect score.

Translations

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Origin of 'darting'

The word 'darting' is derived from the verb 'dart', which originated from Middle English 'darten' and Old French 'darder', both meaning 'to pierce with a dart'. Darts have been used as weapons for hunting and warfare since ancient times. The sport of darting, throwing darts at a target, has been popular in pubs and taverns for centuries, with organized competitions dating back to the 19th century.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,114, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.

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