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    arc
    /ɑːk/

    noun

    • 1. a part of a curve, especially a part of the circumference of a circle: "the point where a tangential line touches the arc of a circle"
    • 2. a luminous electrical discharge between two electrodes or other points: "modern welding generators are designed so that there is a high voltage for striking the arc"

    verb

    • 1. move with a curving trajectory: "the ball arced across the room"
    • 2. form an electric arc: "the outage was caused by a bad switch that arced"

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  2. ARC definition: 1. the shape of part of a circle, or other curved line: 2. a powerful flow of electricity that…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of ARC is the apparent path described above and below the horizon by a celestial body (such as the sun). How to use arc in a sentence.

  4. arc noun [C] (STORY) a complete story or the story of one character, especially one that is part of a larger story in a film, book, or television series: Even the minor characters in these films come with their own story arcs.

  5. noun. something curved in shape. part of an unbroken curved line. a luminous discharge that occurs when an electric current flows between two electrodes or any other two surfaces separated by a small gap and a high potential difference.

  6. Definition of 'arc' Word Frequency. arc. (ɑːʳk ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense arcs , present participle arcing, past tense, past participle arced. 1. countable noun. An arc is a smoothly curving line or movement. The Aleutian chain is a long arc of islands in the North Pacific. 2. countable noun.

  7. Define arc. arc synonyms, arc pronunciation, arc translation, English dictionary definition of arc. a curved line; something shaped like a bow or arch: the arc of a rainbow Not to be confused with: ark – a place of refuge; a large, commodious boat Abused,...

  8. arc. An arc is a curve. You can describe the bend of a rainbow as an arc. In math, an arc is one section of a circle, but in life you can use the word to mean any curved shape, like the arc of a ballerina's arm or the graceful arc of a flowering vine over a trellis.

  9. ARC meaning: 1 : a line or shape that is curved like part of a circle; 2 : a brightly glowing electric current that flows across an open space between two points (such as two electrodes)

  10. the basic story, the story of one character or the main theme in a novel, film, etc. The vivid characters and the satisfying story arc make this a rewarding novel. The father has the most interesting character arc in the series. Topics Literature and writing c2.

  11. ARC definition: a curved line that looks like part of a circle. Learn more.