spark
spark /ˈspɑːrk/
noun
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(
)
Merriment expressed by a brightness, gleam or animation of countenance
(
twinkle
, light
, sparkle
, spark
)
merriment expressed by a brightness, gleam or animation of countenance
He had a sparkle in his eye
he had a sparkle in his eye
There's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes
there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes
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(
)
A momentary flash of light
(
flicker
, glint
, spark
)
a momentary flash of light
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(
)
Electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
(
electric arc
, discharge
, electric discharge
, spark
, arc
)
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
The lightning created a brilliant arc across the stormy sky.
The lightning created a brilliant arc across the stormy sky.
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A small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction
(
spark
)
a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction
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A small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger
(
spark
)
a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger
A spark of interest
a spark of interest
A spark of decency
a spark of decency
verb
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(
)
Put in motion or move to act
(
spark off
, trigger off
, trip
, actuate
, activate
, set off
, spark
, touch off
, trigger
)
put in motion or move to act
Trigger a reaction
trigger a reaction
Actuate the circuits
actuate the circuits
-
(
)
Emit or produce sparks
(
sparkle
, spark
)
emit or produce sparks
A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark
A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark
noun
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Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918)
(
Dame Muriel Spark
, Muriel Sarah Spark
, Muriel Spark
, Spark
)
Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918)