Definition of spark

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spark - 9 definitions

- noun
1. flicker -- a momentary flash of light
synonyms: flicker, glint
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
2. sparkle -- 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"
synonyms: sparkle, twinkle, light
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
3. discharge -- electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
synonyms: discharge, arc, electric arc, electric discharge
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
4. spark -- a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger; "a spark of interest"; "a spark of decency"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
5. Spark -- Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918)
synonyms: Spark, Muriel Spark, Dame Muriel Spark, Muriel Sarah Spark
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
6. spark -- a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
- verb
7. trip -- put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"
synonyms: trip, actuate, trigger, activate, set off, spark off, trigger off, touch off
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
8. spark -- emit or produce sparks; "A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark"
synonyms: sparkle
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
9. spark, sparks -- to give off sparks
synonyms: sparks, sparked, sparking
Source:OWL 2 Web Ontology Language
 

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