- an ignited or fiery particle such as is thrown off by burning wood or produced by one hard body striking against another.
- Also called sparkover .Electricity.
- the light produced by a sudden discontinuous discharge of electricity through air or another dielectric.
- the discharge itself.
- any electric arc of relatively small energy content.
- the electric discharge produced by a spark plug in an internal-combustion engine.
- anything that activates or stimulates; inspiration or catalyst.
- a small amount or trace of something.
- a trace of life or vitality.
- a radio operator on a ship or aircraft.
- a member of Camp Fire, Inc., who is five years of age.
- to emit or produce sparks.
- to issue as or like sparks.
- to send forth gleams or flashes.
- (of the ignition of an internal-combustion engine) to function correctly in producing sparks.
- to kindle, animate, or stimulate (interest, activity, spirit, etc.): These bright students have sparked her enthusiasm for teaching. The arrival of the piano player really sparked the party.
- an elegant or foppish young man.
- a beau, lover, or suitor.
- a woman of outstanding beauty, charm, or wit.
- to woo; court.
- to engage in courtship; woo.
- British novelist and writer, born in Scotland.
- a fiery particle thrown out or left by burning material or caused by the friction of two hard surfaces
- 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
- the electrical discharge itself
- (as modifier)
- anything that serves to animate, kindle, or excite
- a trace or hint
- vivacity, enthusiasm, or humour
- a small piece of diamond, as used in the cutting of glass
- to give off sparks
- (of the sparking plug or ignition system of an internal-combustion engine) to produce a spark
- to kindle, excite, or animate
- a fashionable or gallant young man
- a person who appears clever or witty
- to woo (a person)
- Dame Muriel (Sarah). 1918–2006, British novelist and writer; her novels include Memento Mori (1959), The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1961), The Takeover (1976), A Far Cry from Kensington (1988), Symposium (1990), and The Finishing School (2004)
