darting

adjective
UK /ˈdɑːtɪŋ/
US /ˈdɑːrtɪŋ/

Moving quickly from one place to another.

The darting fish swam away when I touched the water.

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OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of moving quickly and suddenly.

The darting of the lizard surprised us.

3. Sewing with short, quick stitches to make clothes fit better.

She learned darting to shape the dress.

4. Throwing small pointed objects in a game.

Darting is his favorite pub game.