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Definition of arcing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
shapeshaving a curved shape or path
- The arcing branches formed a natural archway.
2.
electricityTECH. relating to an electric arcTECH.
- The arcing wires caused a power outage in the neighborhood.
Noun
1.
electricityTECH. the process of electricity jumping between two pointsTECH.
- Arcing can damage electrical equipment.
2.
motionthe curved path or shape made by something moving
- The arcing of the ball was perfect.
Origin of arcing
Latin, arcus (bow)
Terms with arcing included in their meaning
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throwing
throw with a circular or arcing motion
Examples of arcing in a sentence
An arcing path of light illuminated the room. Arcing faults can be dangerous. The arcing sparks lit up the room. The electrician traced the smell to arcing inside the breaker panel. Arcing across the cracked insulator produced a bright flash and a sharp crackle. We watched the arcing of the fireworks across the night sky.
The arcing of the frisbee carried it over the fence and into the street.
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- French:arqué, amorçage, ...
- German:gebogen, Lichtbogenbildung, ...
- Italian:arcuato, arco elettrico, ...
- Spanish:arqueado, arco eléctrico, ...
- Portuguese:curvo, arco elétrico, ...
- Chinese:弯曲的, 电弧放电, ...
- Japanese:弧を描く, アーク放電, ...
- Arabic:مُنْحَنٍ, تَقَوُّس كَهْرَبَائِي, ...
- Hebrew:קָמוּר, קֶשֶׁת חַשְׁמַלִּית, ...
- Russian:изогнутый, дугообразование, ...
- Ukrainian:дугоподібний, іскріння, ...
- Hindi:घुमावदार, आर्किंग, ...
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)
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, ...
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