Definition of arc - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geometrysomething curved in shape
- The rainbow formed a beautiful arc.
2.
narratologystoryline in narrative
- The character's arc was compelling and emotional.
3.
mathematicsTECH. part of a circle's circumferenceTECH.
- The arc of the circle measured 90 degrees.
4.
electricityTECH. luminous discharge between electrodesTECH.
- The welder created an arc to join the metals.
5.
astronomyTECH. path a celestial body appears to takeTECH.
- The moon followed an arc across the sky.
6.
graph theoryTECH. directed edge in a graphTECH.
- The arc connected two nodes in the network.
Verb
1.
movementintr. move in a curved pathintr.
- The ball will arc over the fence easily..
2.
electricityintr. TECH. produce a visible electrical discharge across a gapintr. TECH.
- The wires arced and sparked dangerously.
3.
shapingtr. Rare shape into a curve or archtr. Rare
- He arced the metal rod with precision.
Images of arc
something curved in shape 
part of a circle's circumference 
luminous discharge between electrodes
Expressions with arc
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increase in intensity or activity
The debate began to arc up as more people joined.
influence the direction of events or outcomes
Activists work to bend the arc of history toward justice.
series of actions to make up for past mistakes
His redemptive arc inspired many to change their ways.
storyline unfolding over multiple episodes
The story arc kept viewers hooked for the entire season.
the overarching trend or direction in historical events
The arc of history bends towards justice.
series of actions to make right past wrongs
His redemption arc involved volunteering and helping others.
shooting a basketball from outside the three-point line
He scored a basket from beyond the arc.
furnace using electric arc to melt metals
The steel plant uses an arc furnace for production.
device that uses electric arc to weld metals
The arc welder was used to repair the metal fence.
continuous section of the circumference of a circle
The circular arc measured 90 degrees.
electricity jumps through air between two points making bright plasma
The welder used an electric arc to join the metal pieces.
visible flow of electric charge through air between separate conductors
The electrician watched the electrical arc jump between the exposed wires.
chain of islands formed by volcanic activity
The Japanese Islands are a well-known island arc.
neural pathway mediating a reflex action
The doctor tested the reflex arc with a hammer.
device that extinguishes electrical arcs in circuit breakers
The arc chute in the circuit breaker needs replacement.
reduction in performance due to arc interference
Arc loss affected the machine's overall productivity.
unintentional contact between electrode and workpiece in welding
The inspector found an arc strike on the metal surface.
process of joining metals using electric arc heat
Arc welding is essential in building bridges.
buttress connected by an arch to a wall
The arc-boutant was essential for the church's stability.
in basketball, outside the three-point line
He scored from behind the arc.
arc between a carbon electrode and metal
The welder used a carbon arc to join the metals.
unit of angular distance equal to a 60th of a degree
The star moved by 5 minutes of arc.
angle one 3600th of a degree
The telescope can measure down to a second of arc.
welding with electrode under granular material
Submerged arc welding is often used in shipbuilding for its efficiency..
Origin of arc
Latin, arcus (bow)
Terms with arc included in their meaning
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movement
move in a wide, smooth arc
sports
basketball shot from beyond the arc that scores more points
motion
movement in an arc
shape
object shaped like a curved, tapering lunar arc
astronomy
moon phase with a small illuminated arc
movement
move quickly in an arc to a different position
movement
moving swiftly in a downward arc
movement
the act of moving quickly downward or in a sweeping arc
arc
having a smooth, bending shape or form
sports
throw or hit a ball in a high arc
sports
ball hit in a high arc
sports
arc on a basketball court for three-point shots
sports
throw or hit something in a high arc over something
motion
thrown in a high arc
movement
moving in a slow, high arc
throw
throwing something with a high arc
golf
hit a golf ball in a high arc
mathematics
portion of a circle bounded by an arc and a chord
geometry
part of a circle between a chord and arc
racing
the side of a racetrack with the shorter arc length
sports
arc of fielders on the off side in cricket
Yablochkov candle
early arc lamp used for lighting
electrical
high-voltage device with rising arc
astronomy
arc of glowing material from a star
Examples of arc in a sentence
The artist drew an arc to represent the sun. The movie's arc kept the audience engaged. Her arc in the series was unexpected. The arc was highlighted in the geometry lesson. Students calculated the arc using a protractor. The arc lit up the dark room.
An arc formed between the two wires. The comet's arc was visible at dawn. Astronomers tracked the arc of the satellite. An arc was added to the graph model. The algorithm identified a missing arc. The arrow will arc towards the target. The fireworks arc beautifully in the sky. The technician watched the machine arc unexpectedly. During the storm, the power lines began to arc. The artist arced the clay smoothly. She arced her body gracefully during the dance.
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- French:arc, décrire une courbe, ...
- German:Bogen, sich wölben, ...
- Italian:arco, curvarsi, ...
- Spanish:arco, describir un arco, ...
- Portuguese:arco, curvar, ...
- Chinese:弧形, 成弧形, ...
- Japanese:弧, 弧を描く, ...
- Arabic:قَوْس, اِنْحَنَى, ...
- Hebrew:קֶשֶׁת, לָנוּעַ בְּקֶשֶׁת, ...
- Russian:дуга, двигаться по дуге, ...
- Ukrainian:дуга, рухатися по дузі, ...
- Hindi:चाप, चाप बनाते हुए जाना, ...
Definition of ARC - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: American Red CrossRare US group that helps people in emergenciesRare US
- The ARC provides aid quickly during natural disasters and emergencies.
2.
acr: AIDS-related complexDated US condition related to AIDSDated US
- Doctors diagnosed him with ARC after several symptoms appeared.
Origin of ARC
arcus (bow)
Examples of ARC in a sentence
ARC responded quickly to the hurricane disaster. ARC symptoms can vary widely among patients. The doctor explained the implications of ARC.
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- French:Croix-Rouge américaine, complexe lié au SIDA, ...
- German:ARC, AIDS-assoziierter Symptomkomplex, ...
- Italian:Croce Rossa Americana, ARC, ...
- Spanish:Cruz Roja Americana, CRS, ...
- Portuguese:Cruz Vermelha Americana, ARC, ...
- Chinese:美国红十字会, 艾滋病相关综合症, ...
- Japanese:アメリカ赤十字社, エイズ関連複合体, ...
- Arabic:الصَّلِيب الأَحْمَر الأَمْرِيكِي, حالة مرتبطة بالإيدز, ...
- Hebrew:הַצְּלָב הָאָדֹם הָאֲמֶרִיקָאִי, תִּסְמוֹנֶת הַקְּשׁוּרָה לְאֵיידְס, ...
- Russian:Американский Красный Крест, СПИД-ассоциированный комплекс, ...
- Ukrainian:Американський Червоний Хрест, Комплекс, пов'язаний зі СНІДом, ...
- Hindi:अमेरिकन रेड क्रॉस, एड्स-संबंधित जटिलता, ...
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