English noun: arc | |||
| 1. | arc (phenomenon) electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field | ||
| Synonyms | discharge, electric arc, electric discharge, spark | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | electrical conduction | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | brush discharge, corona, corona discharge, corposant, electric glow, flashover, Saint Elmo's fire, Saint Elmo's light, Saint Ulmo's fire, Saint Ulmo's light, St. Elmo's fire | ||
| 2. | arc (shape) a continuous portion of a circle | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | curve, curved shape | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | limb | ||
| Part meronym | circle, sector | ||
| 3. | arc (shape) something curved in shape | ||
| Synonyms | bow | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | curve, curved shape | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | rainbow | ||
English verb: arc | |||
| 1. | arc (motion) form an arch or curve | ||
| Samples | Her back arches. Her hips curve nicely. | ||
| Synonyms | arch, curve | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | bend, flex | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | camber | ||