spark

IPA: spˈɑrk

noun

  • A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction.
  • A short or small burst of electrical discharge.
  • A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.
  • (figuratively) A small amount of something, such as an idea or romantic affection, that has the potential to become something greater, just as a spark can start a fire.
  • Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the Indomalayan genus Sinthusa.
  • (in the plural sparks but treated as a singular) A ship's radio operator.
  • (UK, slang) An electrician.
  • (cellular automata) A small collection of cells which briefly appears at the edge of a larger pattern before dying off.
  • A gallant; a foppish young man.
  • A beau, lover.
  • A surname.

verb

  • (transitive, figurative) To trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc).
  • (transitive) To light; to kindle.
  • (intransitive) To give off a spark or sparks.
  • (intransitive, of a gun) To shoot; to fire
  • (intransitive, archaic) To woo, court; to act the gallant or beau.
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Examples of "spark" in Sentences

  • This was the spark for the massacre.
  • It was the spark that ignited the crowd.
  • He sparked the flame of a general strike.
  • The spark from the primer ignites the powder.
  • He says his yellow vest translates to the word "spark."
  • The spark that lit the flame was the invasion of Poland.
  • It is flammable and should not be used around fire or sparks.
  • The main spark was Lincoln winning in 1860 and trying to ban slavery.
  • An igniter of the spark type is positioned downstream of the swirl vanes.
  • The lightning sparked a fire between the slates of the roof and the ceiling.
  • The ignition device produces a spark in the combustion chamber of the engine.
  • The top of the spark plug contains a terminal to connect to the ignition system.
  • Twenty years on, they become quantified and rigidized, and it's not where the spark is anymore.
  • While the story is well-written, for me it lacks a certain spark and sense of wonder that's present in other Tidhar stories.
  • I've tasted plenty of 07 Rieslings that didn't have that racy edge that we usually see, but then all of a sudden that spark is back.
  • Confirmation of what - that amino acids can be induced in spark dischsrge experiments or that nitrogenous bases can be generated by extracellular reactions or that chains of lipids naturally form?
  • After too many sequels and spinoffs, Activision has drained all the spark from the "GH" franchise, and the metal-heavy set list of "Warriors" is one of the least imaginative in the series 'history.
  • Bradford: Confirmation of what - that amino acids can be induced in spark dischsrge experiments or that nitrogenous bases can be generated by extracellular reactions or that chains of lipids naturally form?

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