Darting: meaning, definitions and examples

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.

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.

Implying unexpectedness or something happening without warning.

• The car came to a sudden stop.
• There was a sudden change in the weather.

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.

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

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

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