arc — meaning in English
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English meaning
- arc noun A curved line, especially part of the edge of a circle.
- arch noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
- bow noun A weapon made from a curved piece of flexible material strung with a cord, used to shoot arrows.
- caf noun A café; an informal spot for coffee and a light meal.
Senses
arc is used for these senses in English:
- CAF (Canada, military, aviation, historical) Initialism of w:Canadian Air Force, predecessor of the Royal Canadian Air Force
- CRA (finance) Initialism of credit reference agency.
- RCAF (Canada, military, aviation) Initialism of w:Royal Canadian Air Force.
- arc (geometry) A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve. [from 16th c.]
- bow (archery) A weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows.
- bow A curved bend in a rod or planar surface, or in a linear formation such as a river (see oxbow).
- bow (musical instrument) A rod with horsehair (or an artificial substitute) stretched between the ends, used for playing various stringed musical instruments.
- bow Any instrument consisting of an elastic rod, with ends connected by a string, employed for giving reciprocating motion to a drill, or for preparing and arranging hair, fur, etc., used by hatters.
arc — full definition
- noun A curved line, especially part of the edge of a circle.
- noun A story's overall shape or progression, especially a character's emotional or moral development.
- verb To move or curve along a path shaped like an arc.
- noun A glowing discharge of electricity jumping across a gap, as in welding.
arch — full definition
- noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
- verb To bend into a curved shape.
- adj Deliberately playful, knowing, or mischievous, often in tone or expression.
- adj Chief or foremost, used as a prefix in words like "archenemy" or "archbishop".