Darts

/dɑrts/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A game in which small, pointed missiles (darts) are thrown at a circular board (dartboard) to score points.

We spent the evening playing darts at the local pub.

A small, pointed missile used in the game of darts.

He threw a dart that hit the bullseye.

verb

To move quickly or suddenly in a particular direction.

The cat darted across the street to chase after the bird.

To throw or launch a dart.

She darted the dart at the target with precision.

Middle English 'dart', from Old French 'dart', from the Latin 'dartus'.

dartboard

A circular board on which darts are thrown.

throwing darts

The action of tossing darts at a dartboard.

bullseye

The center of the dartboard, scoring the highest points.

throw

To propel an object with force through the air.

aim

To direct a throw towards a target.

score

To gain points in a game.

To dart out

He darted out of the room when he heard the news.

Darting eyes

She had darting eyes that noticed everything around her.