arc
Pronunciation:
/ɑːk//ɑɹk/noun
Definitions
That part of a circle which a heavenly body appears to pass through as it moves above and below the horizon.
A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve.
A curve, in general.
A band contained within parallel curves, or something of that shape.
verb
Definitions
To move following a curved path.
To shape into an arc; to hold in the form of an arc.
To form an electrical arc.