How to pronounce “spark”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction.
• A short or small burst of electrical discharge.
• A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.
• (figuratively) A small amount of something, such as an idea or romantic affection, that has the potential to become something greater, just as a spark can start a fire.
• Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the Indomalayan genus Sinthusa.
• (in the plural sparks but treated as a singular) A ship's radio operator.
• (UK, slang) An electrician.
• (cellular automata) A small collection of cells which briefly appears at the edge of a larger pattern before dying off.
• (obsolete, thieves' cant, chiefly in the plural) A diamond, especially one set in a piece of jewellery.
• [Verb]
• (transitive, figurative) To trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc).
• (transitive) To light; to kindle.
• (intransitive) To give off a spark or sparks.
• (intransitive, of a gun) To shoot; to fire

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