arc

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Translation of arc into German,

Noun

1.

geometry

something curved in shape
  • The rainbow formed a beautiful arc.Der Regenbogen bildete einen schönen Bogen.
2.

narratology

storyline in narrative
  • The character's arc was compelling and emotional.Der Handlungsbogen der Figur war fesselnd und emotional.
3.

mathematics

TECH.
part of a circle's circumference
TECH.
  • The arc of the circle measured 90 degrees.Der Kreisbogen maß 90 Grad.

Verb

1.

movement

intr.
move in a curved path
intr.
sich wölben einen Bogen machen
  • The ball will arc over the fence easily..Der Ball wird leicht über den Zaun einen Bogen machen
2.

electricity

intr.TECH.
produce a visible electrical discharge across a gap
intr.TECH.
funken einen Lichtbogen bilden
  • The wires arced and sparked dangerously.Die Drähte bogen sich und funkten gefährlich.
3.

shaping

tr.Rare
shape into a curve or arch
tr.Rare
  • He arced the metal rod with precision.Er bog die Metallstange mit Präzision.
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Expressions with arc: examples in English and translations in German

intensiver werden
an Intensität zunehmen
The debate began to arc up as more people joined.
den Verlauf beeinflussen
die Richtung beeinflussen
Activists work to bend the arc of history toward justice.
Erlösungsweg
His redemptive arc inspired many to change their ways.
Handlungsbogen
The story arc kept viewers hooked for the entire season.
historischer Trend
übergeordnete Richtung
The arc of history bends towards justice.
Wiedergutmachungsprozess
Versöhnungsweg
His redemption arc involved volunteering and helping others.

Images of arc

  • arc: something curved in shape
    (geometry) Bogen
  • arc: part of a circle's circumference
    (mathematics) Kreisbogen
  • arc: luminous discharge between electrodes
    (electricity) Lichtbogen

Synonyms and analogies of arc in English

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.
ARC
ɑɹk
Acronym
1.

acr: American Red Cross

RareUS
group that helps people in emergencies
RareUS
ARC Amerikanisches Rotes Kreuz
  • The ARC provides aid quickly during natural disasters and emergencies.Das ARC leistet bei Naturkatastrophen und Notfällen schnell Hilfe.
2.

acr: AIDS-related complex

DatedUS
condition related to AIDS
DatedUS
AIDS-assoziierter Symptomkomplex mit AIDS zusammenhängender Symptomkomplex
  • Doctors diagnosed him with ARC after several symptoms appeared.Die Ärzte diagnostizierten bei ihm einen AIDS-assoziierten Symptomkomplex, nachdem mehrere Symptome aufgetreten waren.

Translations of "arc" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derBogennm.

The wrecking ball's arc was calculated to maximize its demolishing power.

Der Bogen der Abrissbirne war so berechnet, dass ihre Abrisskraft maximal war.

derLichtbogennm.

The opposite pole therefore has a repellent effect on the arc.

Der Gegenpol übt also eine abstoßende Wirkung auf den Lichtbogen aus.

derKreisbogennm.

Input an arc which closes tangentially to the last input.

Einen Kreisbogen eingeben, der tangential an die letzte Eingabe anschließt.

derHandlungsbogennm.

Each chapter of the book contributed to the overarching story arc of redemption.

Jedes Kapitel des Buches trug zum übergreifenden Handlungsbogen der Erlösung bei.

Adjective
bogenförmigadj.

Contactless devices have an advantage, because they do not appear arc.

Berührungslose Geräte haben den Vorteil, dass sie nicht bogenförmig erscheinen.

Bogen-adj.

A highly insulating coating with excellent arc and corona resistance.

Eine in hohem Grade isolierende Beschichtung mit ausgezeichnetem Bogen- und Koronawiderstand.

Verb
wölbenv.

The paths of the planets arc around the sun in elliptical shapes.

Die Bahnen der Planeten wölben sich in elliptischen Formen um die Sonne.

biegenv.

Create a line and arc like you did in the Bend exercise.

Erstellen Sie eine Linie und einen Bogen wie in der Übung zum Biegen.

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arc: Examples and translations in context

The character's emotional arc relied heavily on their limited screen time.

Der emotionale Bogen der Figur beruhte stark auf ihrer begrenzten Leinwandzeit.

The kite began to arc gracefully across the bright blue sky.

Der Drachen begann, anmutig einen Bogen am strahlend blauen Himmel zu ziehen.

The novel's tragic arc illustrates how absolute power corrupts absolutely and erodes human compassion.

Der tragische Bogen des Romans zeigt, wie absolute Macht absolut korrumpiert und Mitgefühl zerstört.

Specifies an angle value that represents the arc's scanning path.

Gibt einen Winkelwert an, der den Abtastpfad des Bogens darstellt.

The ellipse is created as an arc going through four knots.

Die Ellipse wird als ein durch vier Punkte gehender Bogen gebildet.

The stars seemed to arc across the night sky like a cosmic ribbon.

Die Sterne schienen wie ein kosmisches Band einen Bogen über den Nachthimmel zu spannen.

The features in the pattern are distributed evenly around this arc.

Die Elemente in diesem Muster werden gleichmäßig über diesen Bogen verteilt.

The garden hose sprayed water in an up-and-down arc, soaking the flowers.

Der Gartenschlauch sprühte Wasser in einem Bogen und durchnässte die Blumen.

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