definition of the word spark

• enPR: spärk, IPA: /spɑː(r)k/, SAMPA: /spA:(r)k/
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• Rhymes: -ɑː(r)k

• SPARC

spark (plural sparks)

1. A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire.
2. A short or small burst of electrical discharge.
3. (figuratively) A small amount of something, such as an idea, that has the potential to become something greater, just as a spark can start a fire.
4. (in plural sparks but treated as a singular) A ship's radio operator.

• (small amount of something, such as an idea, that has the potential to become something greater): beginnings, germ, glimmer

• sparkle
• bright spark
• spark arrester
• spark coil
• spark gap
• spark knock
• spark of life
• spark plug
• spark transmitter
• sparks fly

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