Dartlike

Dartlike is an adjective used to describe something that resembles a dart in shape or movement. It conveys slenderness, pointedness, and speed.

The term is formed from the noun dart and the suffix -like, indicating resemblance rather than function. It is common in descriptive writing across disciplines to suggest a resemblance to a dart’s sharp, tapered form.

In biology and botany, dartlike describes elongated, pointed structures such as a dartlike snout, a beak, or narrow leaves and silhouettes that taper to a sharp tip. In engineering and aerodynamics, it characterizes streamlined bodies and projectiles with a tapered profile and a sharp nose. In fashion and design, a dartlike silhouette refers to garments that narrow toward the waist or hem, echoing the shape of a dart.

Because dartlike is a descriptive rather than technical term, its exact meaning varies by context and is typically clarified by examples or accompanying nouns. It is most often used to convey a visual impression rather than to denote a formal category.

See also:

- Dart (projectile)

- Dart (sewing)

- Silhouette

- Aerodynamics

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