а́рка — meaning in English

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.
• archway noun A passageway covered by an arch, particularly one made of masonry.
• vault noun A strong, secure room, especially one used to store money, valuables, or important records.

Senses

а́рка is used for these senses in English:

• arc (geometry) A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve. [from 16th c.]
• arch An inverted U shape.
• archway A passageway covered by an arch, particularly one made of masonry.
• vault An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building.
• vault (figuratively) Anything resembling such a downward-facing concave structure, particularly the sky and caves.

arc — full definition

1. noun A curved line, especially part of the edge of a circle.
2. noun A story's overall shape or progression, especially a character's emotional or moral development.
3. verb To move or curve along a path shaped like an arc.
4. noun A glowing discharge of electricity jumping across a gap, as in welding.

arch — full definition

1. noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
2. verb To bend into a curved shape.
3. adj Deliberately playful, knowing, or mischievous, often in tone or expression.
4. adj Chief or foremost, used as a prefix in words like "archenemy" or "archbishop".

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