darter
noun
a person or thing that darts or moves swiftly.
darters
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pluralof darter.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"At 17, Michael was unbelievable, the same as Luke, hitting nine darters in TV tournaments," Bray told BBC Radio 5 Live.
From BBC ● Jan. 3, 2024
At one point in the proceedings Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr., asked him, “What purpose is served, if any, by these little darters? Are they used for food?”
From Scientific American ● Oct. 20, 2023
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources estimates the spill affected more than 7 miles of streams and killed some 3,500 fish, mostly small ones such as minnows and darters.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2023
What annoys Craig Belke is the Disney darters who jump in front of him as he carefully edges his scooter along, trying to keep a gap between himself and the person ahead of him.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 28, 2019
Master Manley and Mistress had six sons an' six darters.
From Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Oklahoma Narratives by Work Projects Administration
