arc

²arc

verb

arced\ˈärkt\arc·ing\ˈär-kiŋ\

Definition of ARC

intransitive verb

1

: to form an electric arc

2

: to follow an arc-shaped course

Examples of ARC

1. The arrow arced through the air.
2. A light arced across the sky.
3. The island chain arcs from north to south.

First Known Use of ARC

1893

Related to ARC

Synonyms: curve, arch, bend, bow, crook, fall off, hook, round, sweep, swerve, trend, wheel

Antonyms: straighten

Related Words: circle, coil, curlicue, curl, loop, spiral; turn, twist, wind; deviate, veer

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