dart

Noun

• a sudden quick movement

• a tapered tuck made in dressmaking

• a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot

Verb

• move with sudden speed
  • His forefinger darted in all directions as he spoke
    

• run or move very quickly or hastily
  • She dashed into the yard
    

• move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
  • The hummingbird flitted among the branches
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  flit , dash , scoot , scud , flash , shoot , flutter , fleet