Definition: a sudden quick movement
Similar words: motility, motion, move, movement
Definition: a change of position that does not entail a change of location
Usage: the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise; movement is a sign of life; an impatient move of his hand; gastrointestinal motility
Synonyms: dart
Definition: a tapered tuck made in dressmaking
Similar words: tuck
Definition: a narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place
Synonyms: dart
Definition: a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot
Similar words: projectile, missile
Definition: a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
Synonyms: dart
Definition: move with sudden speed
Usage: His forefinger darted in all directions as he spoke
Synonyms: dart, flit, flutter, fleet
Definition: move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
Usage: The hummingbird flitted among the branches
Similar words: zip, travel rapidly, hurry, speed
Definition: move very fast
Usage: The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed
Synonyms: shoot, scoot, scud, dart, dash, flash
Definition: run or move very quickly or hastily
Usage: She dashed into the yard
Similar words: hasten, hotfoot, hie, cannonball along, bucket along, pelt along, belt along, step on it, race, speed, rush, rush along
Definition: move fast
Usage: He rushed down the hall to receive his guests; The cars raced down the street