ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Darting

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Darting is an adjective meaning Characterized by sudden, quick movements.

Meaning

Characterized by sudden, quick movements.

More Meanings

  1. present participle and gerund of dart
  2. A motion or gesture that darts.
  3. (sewing) The use of darts (folds stitched on a garment).

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: dartlike
Stella was very quick, very darting.
Violent darting pains in the head preventing sleep.
Its flight is fairly swift, and at times very darting or jerky.

Word Forms

Synonyms for darting

Depending on context, synonyms include dartlike, moving.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include moving, apollo, darter, dipsydoodle, dashing, arrows.

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