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Definition of Spark
1. Verb. Put in motion or move to act. "Actuate the circuits"
Causes: Come About, Fall Out, Go On, Hap, Happen, Occur, Pass, Pass Off, Take Place
Generic synonyms: Initiate, Pioneer
Derivative terms: Activation, Act, Actuation, Actuator, Trigger, Trip, Tripper
2. Noun. A momentary flash of light.
3. Verb. Emit or produce sparks. "A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark"
4. Noun. Merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance. "There's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes"
Generic synonyms: Verve, Vitality, Aspect, Expression, Face, Facial Expression, Look
Derivative terms: Sparkle, Sparkly, Twinkly
5. Noun. Electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field.
Specialized synonyms: Brush Discharge, Corona, Corona Discharge, Corposant, Electric Glow, Saint Elmo's Fire, Saint Elmo's Light, Saint Ulmo's Fire, Saint Ulmo's Light, St. Elmo's Fire, Flashover
Generic synonyms: Electrical Conduction
6. Noun. A small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger. "A spark of decency"
7. Noun. Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918).
8. Noun. A small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction.
Definition of Spark
1. n. A small particle of fire or ignited substance which is emitted by a body in combustion.
2. n. A brisk, showy, gay man.
3. v. i. To sparkle.
4. v. i. To play the spark, beau, or lover.
5. v. i. To produce, or give off, sparks, as a dynamo at the commutator when revolving under the collecting brushes.
Definition of Spark
1. Noun. A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire. ¹
2. Noun. A short or small burst of electrical discharge. ¹
3. Noun. (figuratively) A small amount of something, such as an idea, that has the potential to become something greater, just as a spark can start a fire. ¹
4. Noun. (''in plural'' '''sparks''' ''but treated as a singular'') A ship's radio operator. ¹
5. Noun. (UK slang) An electrician. ¹
6. Verb. (transitive) To trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc). ¹
7. Verb. (intransitive) To give off a spark or sparks. ¹
8. Noun. A gallant, a foppish young man ¹
9. Noun. A beau, lover ¹
10. Verb. To woo, court ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Spark
1. to give off sparks (small fiery particles) [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Spark
1. 1. A small particle of fire or ignited substance which is emitted by a body in combustion. "Man is born unto trouble, as hte sparks fly upward." (Job v. 7) 2. A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle. 3. That which, like a spark, may be kindled into a flame, or into action; a feeble germ; an elementary principle. "If any spark of life be yet remaining." "Small intellectual spark." "Vital spark of heavenly flame." "We have here and there a little clear light, some sparks of bright knowledge." (Locke) "Bright gem instinct with music, vocal spark." (Wordsworth) Spark arrester, a contrivance to prevent the escape of sparks while it allows the passage of gas, chiefly used in the smokestack of a wood-burning locomotive. Called also spark consumer. Origin: OE. Sparke, AS. Spearca; akin to D. Spark, sperk; cf. Icel. Spraka to crackle, Lith. Sprageti, Gr. A bursting with a noise, Skr. Sphrj to crackle, to thunder. Cf. Speak. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Spark
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