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arc

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of arc

something that curves or is curved

the stars seemed to align themselves into one vast glittering arc

Synonyms of arc

angle, arch, bend, bow, crook, curvature, curve, inflection, turn, wind

Words Related to arc

circle, ring, ringlet, round

coil, curl, curlicue (also curlycue)

buckle, convolution, flexure, fold, loop, spiral, swirl, twist, winding

incurvature, reflection

decline, inclination, incline, slope

corner, turnoff

dogleg, hairpin

arc

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of arc

to turn away from a straight line or course

the ball arced toward the batter and nearly hit him

Synonyms of arc

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

Words Related to arc

circle, coil, curlicue, curl, loop, spiral

turn, twist, wind

Antonyms of arc

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