noun
a momentary flash of light
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noun
merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
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Examples
- 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
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noun
a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger
Examples
- a spark of interest
- a spark of decency
noun
Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918)
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Muriel Spark
Dame Muriel Spark
Muriel Sarah Spark
noun
a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction
verb
put in motion or move to act
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Examples
- trigger a reaction
- actuate the circuits
verb
emit or produce sparks
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Examples
- A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark