spark
Nouns
- (n) a momentary flash of light flicker, glint,
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(n) merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
- he had a sparkle in his eye
- there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes
- (n) electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field arc, electric arc, electric discharge, discharge,
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(n) a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger
- a spark of interest
- a spark of decency
- (n) Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918) Dame Muriel Spark, Muriel Sarah Spark, Muriel Spark,
- (n) a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction
Verbs
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(v) put in motion or move to act
- trigger a reaction
- actuate the circuits
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(v) emit or produce sparks
- A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark