dart in WordNet English dictionary

1. a sudden quick movement
   flit  dart 
   
2. a tapered tuck made in dressmaking
   dart 
   
3. a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot
   dart 
   

1. run or move very quickly or hastily
   "She dashed into the yard"
   dart  dash  scoot  scud  flash  shoot 
   
2. move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
   "The hummingbird flitted among the branches"
   flit  flutter  fleet  dart 
   
3. move with sudden speed
   "His forefinger darted in all directions as he spoke"
   dart