arca — meaning in English
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English meaning
- ark noun The large boat built by Noah in the Bible story, used to save his family and pairs of animals from a great flood.
- box noun A rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things.
- cage noun A structure of bars or mesh used to enclose and contain an animal or person.
- chest noun The front part of the body between the neck and the stomach, containing the ribs, heart, and lungs.
- coffer noun A strong chest or box used for keeping money or valuables safe.
- coffin noun A box in which a dead body is placed for burial.
- safe adj Free from danger, harm, or risk.
Senses
arca is used for these senses in English:
- box A cuboid space; a cuboid container, often with a hinged lid.
- cage An enclosure made of bars, normally to hold animals.
- chest A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
- coffer A strong chest or box used for keeping money or valuables safe.
- coffin A closed box in which the body of a dead person is placed for burial.
- safe A box, usually made of metal, in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping.
ark — full definition
- noun The large boat built by Noah in the Bible story, used to save his family and pairs of animals from a great flood.
- noun Any large, flat-bottomed boat, or (more loosely) anything that offers protection and refuge.
- noun A cabinet at the front of a synagogue that holds the Torah scrolls.
box — full definition
- noun A rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things.
- verb To put something into a box or boxes.
- verb To fight an opponent using the fists, typically wearing padded gloves, as a sport.