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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024spark1 /spɑrk/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a fiery particle thrown off by burning wood or that may be produced by one hard body striking against another:Sparks flew into the air while the firewood burned.
- Electricity, Automotivethe light produced by a sudden discharge of electricity through air:His cigarette lighter produced sparks but no flame.
- anything, esp. something small, that activates or stimulates;
an inspiration:His question produced the spark that started a lively debate. v. - to give out or produce sparks:[no object]The wires sparked briefly and the lights went out.
- to stimulate;
bring to life:[~ + object]to spark some enthusiasm for the job.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024spark1 (spärk),USA pronunciation n. - an ignited or fiery particle such as is thrown off by burning wood or produced by one hard body striking against another.
- Electricity, AutomotiveAlso called sparkover.
- 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.
- a trace of life or vitality.
- Slang Terms sparks, (used with a sing. v.)a radio operator on a ship or aircraft.
- (usually cap.) a member of Camp Fire, Inc., who is five years of age.
v.i. - to emit or produce sparks.
- to issue as or like sparks.
- to send forth gleams or flashes.
- Automotive(of the ignition of an internal-combustion engine) to function correctly in producing sparks.
v.t. - 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.
- bef. 900; (noun, nominal) Middle English; Old English spearca; cognate with Middle Dutch, Middle Low German sparke; (verb, verbal) Middle English sparken; cognate with Middle Dutch, Middle Low German sparken
spark′less, adj. spark′less•ly, adv. spark′like′, adj. - 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged jot, bit, flicker.
spark2 (spärk),USA pronunciation n. - a gay, elegant, or foppish young man.
- a beau, lover, or suitor.
- a woman of outstanding beauty, charm, or wit.
v.t. - Informal Terms(older use). to woo;
court. v.i. - Informal Terms(older use). to engage in courtship;
woo.
- Old Norse sparkr quick, lively
- fig. use of spark1, or 1565–75
spark′ish, adj. spark′ish•ly, adv. spark′ish•ness, n. spark′like′, adj. Spark (spärk),USA pronunciation n. - Biographical Muriel (Sarah) (Camberg), born 1918, British novelist and writer, born in Scotland.
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