dart
1 of 2verb/dɑrt/
Forms:darts,darting,darted,darted
1
to move swiftly and abruptly in a particular direction
C2- Startled by the sudden noise, the cat darted across the room and hid under the furniture.
- Trying to catch the bus, she darted through the crowded station.
- Faced with an approaching storm, the pedestrians darted for cover.
- The rabbit darted into the bushes when it sensed the presence of a predator.
- The child, excited to join the game, darted towards the playground equipment.
2
to shoot a small, pointed object at an animal to give it medicine or make it sleep
- The vet darted the elephant before the surgery.
- A team will dart the lion tomorrow for transport.
- He was darting wild deer to move them to a safer area.
- The bear was darted and moved back to the forest.
- Wildlife officers often dart animals during rescue operations.