arcnoun [ C ]
uk/ɑːk/us/ɑːrk/arc noun [ C ] (CURVE)
the shape of part of a circle, or other curved line:
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Geometry: properties of circles & curves
- arched
- belly
- circumference
- circumferential
- concave
- concentric
- convex
- curve
- curvy
- eccentric
- gauge
- geodesic
- globular
- helix
- incisura
- parabola
- round
- rounded
- sinuous
- spiral
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arc noun [ C ] (ELECTRICITY)
a powerful flow of electricity that goes across a space between two points
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Electricity & electronics
- anodize
- anti-static
- chargeable
- charger
- conduction
- destructive interference
- electric
- electric field
- electromagnetic
- electrostatic
- flow
- generation
- ground
- homing
- input
- linesman
- rechargeable
- resistor
- solid-state
- transistorized
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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:
arcverb
uk/ɑːk/us/ɑːrk/arc verb (CURVE)
[ I ] to move in the shape of an arc:
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Geometry: properties of circles & curves
- arched
- belly
- circumference
- circumferential
- concave
- concentric
- convex
- curve
- curvy
- eccentric
- gauge
- geodesic
- globular
- helix
- incisura
- parabola
- round
- rounded
- sinuous
- spiral
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arc verb (ELECTRICITY)
[ I usually + adv/prep ] to make an electric arc
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Electricity & electronics
- anodize
- anti-static
- chargeable
- charger
- conduction
- destructive interference
- electric
- electric field
- electromagnetic
- electrostatic
- flow
- generation
- ground
- homing
- input
- linesman
- rechargeable
- resistor
- solid-state
- transistorized
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