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1. | [ noun ] (physics,electricity) electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field | |
Synonyms: | spark electric_discharge discharge electric_arc | |
Related terms: | electrical_conduction brush_discharge flashover corona_discharge spark | |
2. | [ noun ] (mathematics,geometry) a continuous portion of a circle | |
Related terms: | curve limb circle sector | |
3. | [ verb ] form an arch or curve | |
Synonyms: | arch curve | |
Examples: | "her back arches" "her hips curve nicely" |
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Related terms: | bend camber arch bow arch curvature curvature arch | |
4. | [ noun ] something curved in shape | |
Synonyms: | bow | |
Related terms: | curve rainbow arch | |
Similar spelling: |
Arca Arce arch Arceo Arico Arica areca arauca arrack Arocho Arocha ark Archey Archie Aresco Arzu aras Ares arak arse Argo argue Araki Arias Aries arise Arius Ariza Arras arhus |