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Word: Spark
Speech Type: Noun
Old English spærca, spearca, of unknown origin
spɑːk
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
Short Definition:small fiery particle thrown off from fire, alight in ashes
Examples:- a log fire was sending sparks on to the rug
- angry sparks were flashing in her eyes
a small amount of a quality or intense feeling
Short Definition:small amount of quality or intense feeling
Examples:- a tiny spark of anger flared within her
used as a nickname for a radio operator or an electrician, especially in the armed forces
Short Definition:used as nickname for radio operator or electrician
Examples:- I know a Sparks so I'll get him to look over it
Word: Spark
Speech Type: Verb
spɑːk
emit sparks of fire or electricity
Short Definition:emit sparks of fire or electricity
Examples:- the ignition sparks as soon as the gas is turned on
ignite
Short Definition:ignite
Examples:- the explosion sparked a fire
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