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spark¹ noun 1 a a tiny red-hot glowing fiery particle that jumps out from some burning material; b a similar particle that is produced by the friction between two hard surfaces, such as metal and stone, a match and a matchbox, etc. 2 a a flash of light that is produced by a discontinuous electrical discharge flashing across a short gap between two conductors; b this kind of electrical discharge, eg in the engine of a motor vehicle, etc where its function is to ignite the explosive mixture. 3 a trace, hint or glimmer • showed not a spark of recognition. 4 a a small precious stone, eg a diamond or ruby; b a particularly bright point in a precious stone. 5 (sparks) colloq a familiar name for an electrician, radio operator, etc. verb (sparked, sparking) intrans to emit sparks of fire or electricity. sparky adj. sparks will fly, etc trouble, angry words, etc will ensue • After the verdict sparks really began to fly.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon spærca.

spark¹ noun 1 a a tiny red-hot glowing fiery particle that jumps out from some burning material; b a similar particle that is produced by the friction between two hard surfaces, such as metal and stone, a match and a matchbox, etc. 2 a a flash of light that is produced by a discontinuous electrical discharge flashing across a short gap between two conductors; b this kind of electrical discharge, eg in the engine of a motor vehicle, etc where its function is to ignite the explosive mixture. 3 a trace, hint or glimmer • showed not a spark of recognition. 4 a a small precious stone, eg a diamond or ruby; b a particularly bright point in a precious stone. 5 (sparks) colloq a familiar name for an electrician, radio operator, etc. verb (sparked, sparking) intrans to emit sparks of fire or electricity. sparky adj. sparks will fly, etc trouble, angry words, etc will ensue • After the verdict sparks really began to fly.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon spærca.

spark¹ noun 1 a a tiny red-hot glowing fiery particle that jumps out from some burning material; b a similar particle that is produced by the friction between two hard surfaces, such as metal and stone, a match and a matchbox, etc. 2 a a flash of light that is produced by a discontinuous electrical discharge flashing across a short gap between two conductors; b this kind of electrical discharge, eg in the engine of a motor vehicle, etc where its function is to ignite the explosive mixture. 3 a trace, hint or glimmer • showed not a spark of recognition. 4 a a small precious stone, eg a diamond or ruby; b a particularly bright point in a precious stone. 5 (sparks) colloq a familiar name for an electrician, radio operator, etc. verb (sparked, sparking) intrans to emit sparks of fire or electricity. sparky adj. sparks will fly, etc trouble, angry words, etc will ensue • After the verdict sparks really began to fly.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon spærca.