arc

B1
Pronunciation
/ɑːk/
/ɑɹk/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

That part of a circle which a heavenly body appears to pass through as it moves above and below the horizon.

2 Definition

A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve.

3 Definition

A curve, in general.

4 Definition

A band contained within parallel curves, or something of that shape.

5 Definition

(electrics) A flow of current across an insulating medium; especially a hot, luminous discharge between either two electrodes or as lightning.

6 Definition

A story arc.

7 Definition

A continuous mapping from a real interval (typically [0, 1]) into a space.

8 Definition

A directed edge.

9 Definition

The three-point line.

10 Definition

An arclight.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To move following a curved path.

2 Definition

To shape into an arc; to hold in the form of an arc.

3 Definition

To form an electrical arc.