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Meaning of darting
The primary meaning of the word "darting" is moving quickly and suddenly in a different direction.
Etymology of darting
The word "darting" originates from the Old French word "dart", which is derived from the Latin word "dartus", the past participle of "dare", meaning to throw, and the suffix "-ing" to form a present participle.
Historically, the word "dart" was used to describe a sudden, swift movement, and the suffix "-ing" was added to form the present participle "darting", indicating an ongoing action.
Synonyms
Definitions
- Moving quickly and suddenly in a different direction, typically in a swift and sudden manner.
- * (Of the eyes) moving quickly from one thing to another, as if searching or scanning.
Usage Examples
- The bird's darting movements made it difficult to track.
- * Her eyes were darting back and forth, searching for an escape route.
- * The fish were darting in and out of the coral reef.