1. spark - noun
· a momentary flash of light
Hypernym(s): flash
2. spark - 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"
Synonym(s): sparkle, twinkle, light
Hypernym(s): vitality, verve, expression, look, aspect, facial_expression, face
3. spark - noun
· electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
Synonym(s): discharge, arc, electric_arc, electric_discharge
Hypernym(s): electrical_conduction
4. spark - noun
· a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger; "a spark of interest"; "a spark of decency"
Hypernym(s): trace, hint, tint, suggestion
5. spark - noun
· Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918)
Synonym(s): Spark, Muriel_Spark, Dame_Muriel_Spark, Muriel_Sarah_Spark
6. spark - noun
· a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction
Hypernym(s): fragment
7. spark - verb
· put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"
Synonym(s): trip, actuate, trigger, activate, set_off, spark_off, trigger_off, touch_off
Hypernym(s): initiate, pioneer
8. spark - verb
· emit or produce sparks; "A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark"
Synonym(s): sparkle
Hypernym(s): emit, give_out, give_off
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