ark

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noun

ˈärk

: a boat or ship held to resemble that in which Noah and his family were preserved from the Flood

: something that affords protection and safety

: the sacred chest representing to the Hebrews the presence of God among them

: a repository traditionally in or against the wall of a synagogue for the scrolls of the Torah

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In many sections of the Washington area, the almost biblical quantities of rain might have caused many residents to look through reference works to consult instructions for constructing an ark.

Martin Weil, Washington Post, 10 July 2022 Hoarded at the heart of an Arctic mountain, within an archipelago of snow: an ark of seeds.

Brittney Corrigan, Scientific American, 19 May 2022 Noah’s ark landed on Mount Ararat after the Great Flood.

Raffi Joe Wartanian, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2020 Josh just found a way to tell the story of Passover to the children and somehow bring it around to referencing the ark of the covenant from Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2022 Despite the chill of the day, the interior of the church seemed cozy and welcoming, the kind of space that promises to hold you safe, like an ark.

Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2022 He's been Noah and all the animals on the ark in the same TikTok sketch.

Sherry Liang, CNN, 30 Dec. 2021 Excavations led by a joint Israeli and Lithuanian team uncovered the Torah ark, or Aron Kodesh—the cabinet that holds a synagogue’s sacred scroll—and the bimah, or raised prayer platform.

Livia Gershon, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Aug. 2021 The foundation was exposed, there was graffiti on the walls, and the roof leaked so bad Noah would have built another ark.

Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English arc, from Latin arca chest; akin to Latin arcēre to hold off, defend, Greek arkein, Hittite ḫark- to have, hold

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

单词	ark
释义	ark 1 of 2 noun ˈärk 1 a : a boat or ship held to resemble that in which Noah and his family were preserved from the Flood b : something that affords protection and safety 2 a : the sacred chest representing to the Hebrews the presence of God among them b : a repository traditionally in or against the wall of a synagogue for the scrolls of the Torah Ark 2 of 2 abbreviation Arkansas Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Noun In many sections of the Washington area, the almost biblical quantities of rain might have caused many residents to look through reference works to consult instructions for constructing an ark. Martin Weil, Washington Post, 10 July 2022 Hoarded at the heart of an Arctic mountain, within an archipelago of snow: an ark of seeds. Brittney Corrigan, Scientific American, 19 May 2022 Noah’s ark landed on Mount Ararat after the Great Flood. Raffi Joe Wartanian, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2020 Josh just found a way to tell the story of Passover to the children and somehow bring it around to referencing the ark of the covenant from Raiders of the Lost Ark. Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2022 Despite the chill of the day, the interior of the church seemed cozy and welcoming, the kind of space that promises to hold you safe, like an ark. Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2022 He's been Noah and all the animals on the ark in the same TikTok sketch. Sherry Liang, CNN, 30 Dec. 2021 Excavations led by a joint Israeli and Lithuanian team uncovered the Torah ark, or Aron Kodesh—the cabinet that holds a synagogue’s sacred scroll—and the bimah, or raised prayer platform. Livia Gershon, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Aug. 2021 The foundation was exposed, there was graffiti on the walls, and the roof leaked so bad Noah would have built another ark. Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Jan. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Old English arc, from Latin arca chest; akin to Latin arcēre to hold off, defend, Greek arkein, Hittite ḫark- to have, hold First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition ark 1 of 2 noun ˈärk often capitalized 1 : the ship in which an ancient Hebrew of the Bible named Noah and his family were saved from a great flood that God sent down on the world because of its wickedness 2 : a cabinet in a synagogue for the scrolls of the Torah Ark. 2 of 2 abbreviation Arkansas
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