SPARK
Scrabble letter values: S1P3A1R1K5 = 11
Definition
- verb put in motion or move to act. — synonyms: trip, actuate, trigger, activate, set_off, spark_off, trigger_off, touch_off
- verb emit or produce sparks. — synonyms: sparkle
- noun a momentary flash of light. — synonyms: flicker, glint
- noun merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance. — synonyms: sparkle, twinkle, light
- noun electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field. — synonyms: discharge, arc, electric_arc, electric_discharge
- noun a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger.
- noun Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918). — synonyms: Muriel_Spark, Dame_Muriel_Spark, Muriel_Sarah_Spark
- noun a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction.
Examples
- “trigger a reaction”
- “actuate the circuits”
- “A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark”