arc
/ˈɑɹk/
nounverb
Familiar
1.n.electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
2.n.a continuous portion of a circle
3.n.something curved in shape
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arc and ark are homophones: they are pronounced identically and spelled differently, which is why they are so often swapped. arc means “electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field”. ark means “(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments”.
/ˈɑɹk/
1.n.electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
2.n.a continuous portion of a circle
3.n.something curved in shape
/ˈɑɹk/
| arc | ark | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɑɹk/ | /ˈɑɹk/ |
| Said | ahrk | ahrk |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| Letters | 3 | 3 |
| Parts of speech | noun, verb | noun |
| Senses | 4 | 2 |
| How common | Familiar | Familiar |
| Synonyms | discharge, spark, electric arc | Ark of the Covenant |
1.n.(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
2.n.a boat built by Noah to save his family and animals from the flood