arc
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/ɑːrk/
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/ɑːk/
noun
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a curved line that is part of a circle
Use a compass to draw an arc on the paper.
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a curved shape
The rainbow formed a colorful arc in the sky.
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the main story or character journey in a book or movie
The hero's arc shows how he grows and changes.
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electricity jumping between two points
The welder created a bright arc between the metal pieces.
intransitive verb
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to move in a curved path
The ball will arc through the air when you throw it high.
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to create an electric arc
The electricity will arc between the two wires if they get too close.
translation
a curved line that is part of a circle; a curved shape; the main story or character journey in a book or movie; electricity jumping between two points
to move in a curved path; to create an electric arc
Word Forms
3rd Present
arcs
Past
arced
Perfect
arced
Progressive
arcing
Plural
arcs