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The definition of spark
9 Definitions of: spark
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- noun, a fiery particle thrown out or left by burning material or caused by the friction of two hard surfaces
- noun, a) a momentary flash of light accompanied by a sharp crackling noise, produced by a sudden electrical discharge through the air or some other insulating medium between two points b) the electrical discharge itself c) (as modifier)
- noun, anything that serves to animate, kindle, or excite
- noun, a trace or hint
- noun, vivacity, enthusiasm, or humour
- noun, a small piece of diamond, as used in the cutting of glass
- verb, to give off sparks
- verb, (of the sparking plug or ignition system of an internal-combustion engine) to produce a spark
- verb, to kindle, excite, or animate
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- noun, a fashionable or gallant young man
- noun, bright spark usually ironic a person who appears clever or witty
- verb, to woo (a person)
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