spark

/spˈɑrk/

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Noun
a momentary flash of light
Noun
merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance; "he had a sparkle in his eye"; "there''s a perpetual twinkle in his eyes"
Noun
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
Noun
a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger; "a spark of interest"; "a spark of decency"
Noun
Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918)
Noun
a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction
Verb
put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"
Verb
emit or produce sparks; "A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark"
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