spark (n.)

  1. a momentary flash of light

    [ Syn: flicker , glint ]

  2. merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance; he had a sparkle in his eye; theres a perpetual twinkle in his eyes

    [ Syn: sparkle , sparkle , twinkle , twinkle , light , light ]

  3. electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

    [ Syn: discharge , arc , electric arc , electric discharge ]

  4. a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger; a spark of interest; a spark of decency'

  5. Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918)

    [ Syn: spark , muriel spark , dame muriel spark , muriel sarah spark ]

  6. a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction

    spark (v.)

  1. put in motion or move to act; trigger a reaction; actuate the circuits

    [ Syn: trip , actuate , trigger , activate , set off , spark off , trigger off , touch off ]

  2. emit or produce sparks; A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark

    [ Syn: sparkle ]

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