spark

  • 41spark — 01. A fire started when a small [spark] from our campfire fell on a sleeping bag, and started to burn. 02. We sat by the fire, watching the [sparks] drift up into the sky. 03. He hit the rock with the sledgehammer, and [sparks] flew off. 04. A… …

    Grammatical examples in English

  • 42spark — spark1 noun 1》 a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire, alight in ashes, or produced by striking together two surfaces. 2》 a light produced by a sudden disruptive electrical discharge through the air.     ↘a discharge such as this serving… …

    English new terms dictionary

  • 43spark — Synonyms and related words: AC arc, Beau Brummel, Poulsen arc, abettor, activate, actuate, actuator, address, animate, animator, aperiodic discharge, arc, arc column, arc discharge, atom, bake, be in heat, beau, begin, blade, blaze, blink,… …

    Moby Thesaurus

  • 44spark — [spɑːk] verb [I/T] I 1) to make something start The verdict sparked riots all over the city.[/ex] 2) to start a fire or explosion, or to make a spark II noun spark [spɑːk] 1) [C] a very small fire or electrical flash 2) [C/U] a strong and… …

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  • 45spark — n. 1) to emit, produce a spark 2) sparks fly * * * [spɑːk] produce a spark to emit sparks fly …

    Combinatory dictionary

  • 46spark — vb British 1. to incite someone to anger or violence. A vogue term among British adolescents since the 1990s. ► It s easy to spark him, but I wouldn t do it if I were you. 2. to hit (someone). The term may be based on the phrase spark out,… …

    Contemporary slang

  • 47spark — 1. noun 1) a spark of light Syn: flash, glint, twinkle, flicker, flare, pinprick 2) not a spark of truth in the story Syn: particle, iota, jot, whit, glimmer, atom …

    Thesaurus of popular words

  • 48spark — electric current electric current, electrical current electrical current, the movement of electrically charged particles, atoms, or ions, through solids, liquids, gases, or free space; the term is usually used of relatively smooth movements of… …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 49spark — spark1 sparkless, adj. sparklessly, adv. sparklike, adj. /spahrk/, n. 1. an ignited or fiery particle such as is thrown off by burning wood or produced by one hard body striking against another. 2. Also called sparkover. Elect. a. the light… …

    Universalium

  • 50spark — 1. noun /spɑː(r)k/ a) A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire. b) A short or small burst of electrical discharge. Syn: beginning …

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