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Spark

spɑːk

Spark definitions

noun

Inflections:

spark sparks

a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire, alight in ashes, or produced by striking together two hard surfaces such as stone or metal

"a log fire was sending sparks on to the rug"
- a small flash of light produced by a sudden disruptive electrical discharge through the air
  
  "there was a spark of light"
- an electrical discharge that ignites the explosive mixture in an internal combustion engine
a small amount of a quality or intense feeling

"a tiny spark of anger flared within her"

Synonyms:
particle iota jot whit glimmer flicker atom speck bit trace vestige ounce shred crumb morsel fragment grain drop spot mite tittle jot or tittle modicum hint touch suggestion whisper suspicion scintilla
- a sense of liveliness and excitement
  
  "there was a spark between them at their first meeting"
used as a nickname for a radio operator or an electrician, especially in the armed forces

"I know a Sparks so I'll get him to look over it"

verb

Inflections:

spark sparked sparking sparks

emit sparks of fire or electricity

"the ignition sparks as soon as the gas is turned on"
- produce sparks at the point where an electric circuit is interrupted
ignite

"the explosion sparked a fire"
- provide the stimulus for (an event or process)
  
  "the trial sparked a furious row"