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The definition of spark

9 Definitions of: spark

    1. noun, a fiery particle thrown out or left by burning material or caused by the friction of two hard surfaces
    2. 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)
    3. noun, anything that serves to animate, kindle, or excite
    4. noun, a trace or hint
    5. noun, vivacity, enthusiasm, or humour
    6. noun, a small piece of diamond, as used in the cutting of glass
    7. verb, to give off sparks
    8. verb, (of the sparking plug or ignition system of an internal-combustion engine) to produce a spark
    9. verb, to kindle, excite, or animate
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    1. noun, a fashionable or gallant young man
    2. noun, bright spark usually ironic a person who appears clever or witty
    3. verb, to woo (a person)
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