Sekirov Dictionary

spark

UK /ˈspɑːk/US /ˈspɑɹk/

noun11

  1. a bright point of fire that jumps out when something burns or when metal is hit hard
  2. A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.
  3. (figurative) A small amount of something, such as an idea or romantic affection, that has the potential to become something greater, just as a spark can start a fire.
  4. A short or small burst of electrical discharge.
  5. (UK, slang) An electrician.
  6. A ship's radio operator.
  7. A gallant; a foppish young man.
  8. A beau, lover.
  9. A small collection of cells which briefly appears at the edge of a larger pattern before dying off.
  10. Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the Indomalayan genus Sinthusa.
  11. [in the plural] (no longer used) A diamond, especially one set in a piece of jewellery.

verb5

  1. To light; to kindle.
  2. (figurative) To trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc).
  3. To give off a spark or sparks.
  4. To shoot; to fire
  5. (no longer used) To woo, court; to act the gallant or beau.
forms

sparked · sparking · sparketh · sparks · sparkest

Phrases with spark

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