Meaning & Definition of word "Darts"

Darts

/dɑrts/

noun:

  • 1. A game in which small, pointed missiles (darts) are thrown at a circular board (dartboard) to score points.
    • Example: We spent the evening playing darts at the local pub.
  • 2. A small, pointed missile used in the game of darts.
    • Example: He threw a dart that hit the bullseye.

verb:

  • 1. To move quickly or suddenly in a particular direction.
    • Example: The cat darted across the street to chase after the bird.
  • 2. To throw or launch a dart.
    • Example: She darted the dart at the target with precision.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

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.

Slang Meanings of darts

Meaning: To dart out

Example Sentence: He darted out of the room when he heard the news.

Meaning: Darting eyes

Example Sentence: She had darting eyes that noticed everything around her.