Arc meaning

What does “arc” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“arc” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field.

arc

noun

electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
Synonymsdischarge spark electric arc electric discharge
a continuous portion of a circle
something curved in shape
Synonymsbow

verb

form an arch or curve
“her back arches”
“her hips curve nicely”
Synonymsarch curve

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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