arc

/ɑrk/
verb
  1. To move in a curved path like an arc.
    • The ball arced gracefully over the goalie's head.
    • The bird arced downward to catch a fish.
    • The fireworks arced across the night sky before exploding.
noun
  1. A curved line or shape that is part of a circle or other curved path.
    • The rainbow formed a beautiful arc across the sky.
    • She drew an arc with her pencil to connect the two points.
    • The ball flew in a high arc before landing in the outfield.
  2. A continuous progression or development, especially in a story or career.
    • The movie follows a classic hero's arc from struggle to triumph.
    • His career arc took him from a small startup to a global company.
    • The main character's emotional arc is the heart of the novel.
  3. A bright, glowing electrical discharge that jumps between two electrodes.
    • The welder created an electric arc to join the metal pieces.
    • A spark of lightning is a natural arc of electricity.
    • The old lamp produced a blue arc when it malfunctioned.
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