Arc
WordNet

noun


(1)   Electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
(2)   A continuous portion of a circle
(3)   Something curved in shape

verb


(4)   Form an arch or curve
"Her back arches"
"Her hips curve nicely"
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Etymology


From < < .

Noun



  1. A curve.
  2. A circular arc.
  3. A continuous section of any curve.
  4. A continuous mapping from a real interval (typically [0, 1]) into a space.
  5. A directed edge.
  6. (electrical) A flow of current across an insulating medium; especially a hot, luminous discharge between either two electrodes or as lightning
  7. a story arc.

Synonyms

curve, swoop circular arc, circle segment arrow, directed edge

Verb



  1. To move following a curved path.
  2. To form an electrical arc.

Noun


arc /aʁk/ (plural: arcs /aʁk/)
  1. bow (weapon)
  2. arc (curve)
  3. arc, circular arc, circle segment
  4. arch

Related terms



  • arc insulaire
  • arc réflexe
  • arceau
  • lampe à l'arc
  • tir à l'arc
 
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