Spark

[spɑːk] or [spɑrk]

Definition

(noun.) a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction.

(noun.) Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918).

(noun.) a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger; 'a spark of interest'; 'a spark of decency'.

(verb.) emit or produce sparks; 'A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark'.

Editor: Olivia--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A small particle of fire or ignited substance which is emitted by a body in combustion.

(n.) A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.

(n.) That which, like a spark, may be kindled into a flame, or into action; a feeble germ; an elementary principle.

(n.) A brisk, showy, gay man.

(n.) A lover; a gallant; a beau.

(v. i.) To sparkle.

(v. i.) To play the spark, beau, or lover.

Typist: Sol

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Sparkle, scintillation, particle of fire, scintilla.[2]. Germ, element, active principle.[3]. Gallant, beau, buck; gay, dashing fellow.

Edited by Jacqueline

Definition

n. a small ignited particle shot off from a burning body: any small shining body or light: a small portion of anything active or vivid: a gay sprightly person a lover a beau.—v.i. to emit sparks: to play the gallant.—adj. Spark′ish gay jaunty showy.

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Examples

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