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spark
1[ spahrk ]
noun
- an ignited or fiery particle such as is thrown off by burning wood or produced by one hard body striking against another.
- Also called sparkover. Electricity.
- the light produced by a sudden discontinuous discharge of electricity through air or another dielectric.
- the discharge itself.
- any electric arc of relatively small energy content.
- the electric discharge produced by a spark plug in an internal-combustion engine.
- anything that activates or stimulates; inspiration or catalyst.
- a small amount or trace of something.
Synonyms: , ,
- a trace of life or vitality.
- sparks, (used with a singular verb) Slang. a radio operator on a ship or aircraft.
- (usually initial capital letter) a member of Camp Fire, Inc., who is five years of age.
verb (used without object)
- to emit or produce sparks.
- to issue as or like sparks.
- to send forth gleams or flashes.
- (of the ignition of an internal-combustion engine) to function correctly in producing sparks.
verb (used with object)
- to kindle, animate, or stimulate (interest, activity, spirit, etc.):
These bright students have sparked her enthusiasm for teaching. The arrival of the piano player really sparked the party.
spark
2[ spahrk ]
noun
- an elegant or foppish young man.
- a beau, lover, or suitor.
- a woman of outstanding beauty, charm, or wit.
verb (used with object)
- to woo; court.
verb (used without object)
- to engage in courtship; woo.
Spark
3[ spahrk ]
noun
- Muriel (Sarah) (Camberg), 1918–2006, British novelist and writer, born in Scotland.
Spark
1/ ²õ±èÉ‘Ë°ì /
noun
- SparkMuriel (Sarah), Dame19182006FBritishWRITING: novelistWRITING: writer Dame Muriel ( Sarah ). 1918–2006, British novelist and writer; her novels include Memento Mori (1959), The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1961), The Takeover (1976), A Far Cry from Kensington (1988), Symposium (1990), and The Finishing School (2004)
spark
2/ ²õ±èÉ‘Ë°ì /
noun
- a fiery particle thrown out or left by burning material or caused by the friction of two hard surfaces
- a momentary flash of light accompanied by a sharp crackling noise, produced by a sudden electrical discharge through the air or some other insulating medium between two points
- the electrical discharge itself
- ( as modifier )
a spark gap
- anything that serves to animate, kindle, or excite
- a trace or hint
she doesn't show a spark of interest
- vivacity, enthusiasm, or humour
- a small piece of diamond, as used in the cutting of glass
verb
- intr to give off sparks
- intr (of the sparking plug or ignition system of an internal-combustion engine) to produce a spark
- troften foll byoff to kindle, excite, or animate
spark
3/ ²õ±èÉ‘Ë°ì /
noun
- a fashionable or gallant young man
- bright spark ironic.a person who appears clever or witty
some bright spark left the papers next to the open window
verb
- rare.to woo (a person)
Derived Forms
- ˈ²õ±è²¹°ù°ì¾±²õ³ó, adjective
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ²õ±è²¹°ù°ìl±ð²õ²õ adjective
- ²õ±è²¹°ù°ìl±ð²õ²õ·ly adverb
- ²õ±è²¹°ù°ìl¾±°ì±ð adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of spark1
Origin of spark2
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of spark1
Origin of spark2
Idioms and Phrases
see make the sparks fly .Example Sentences
The fires are believed to have been caused by a combination of sparks from the cars and dry grass - Japan's wet season is in the summer.
But the price tag of over £200 - more than double that of the original handheld - sparked consternation amongst fans who weren't willing to shell out so much for it.
"One day he was just like, 'I would love to make something within the culture that I come from' and that's how it was sparked," Sheeran told Radio 1's Greg James.
Donald Trump's tariffs have sparked falls in stock markets around the world - but how will they affect sport?
Nguyen presciently captures the spark of outrage that dims as the news cycle moves on to the next crisis.
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