darts

/ˈdɑːts/ · noun

Meaning

A pointed missile weapon, intended to be thrown by the hand, for example a short lance or javelin
Any sharp-pointed missile weapon, such as an arrow.
(sometimes figurative) Anything resembling such a missile; something that pierces or wounds like such a weapon.
A small object with a pointed tip at one end and feathers at the other, which is thrown at a target in the game of darts.
A dart-shaped target towed behind an aircraft to train shooters.
A plan or scheme.
To throw with a sudden effort or thrust; to hurl or launch.
To send forth suddenly or rapidly; to emit; to shoot
To shoot with a dart, especially a tranquilizer dart
To fly or pass swiftly, like a dart; to move rapidly in one direction; to shoot out quickly
To start and run with speed; to shoot rapidly along
(games) A game or sport in which darts are thrown at a board, and points are scored depending on where the darts land

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