arced

An archaic past tense form of the verb 'arc', meaning to form or move in a curved path. It is no longer used in modern English.

• 🌐صفة تعني مشكَّل على هيئة قوس أو متحرك في مسار منحنٍ، وهي صيغة قديمة للفعل arc لم تعد مستخدمة في الإنجليزية الحديثة.

1. Curved like an arch B2 formal

   Shaped like or forming a curve, similar to an arch.

   • The arced ceiling of the cathedral was breathtaking.
   • The rainbow formed a perfect arced shape across the sky.
   • The bridge had an arced design that was both functional and beautiful.

   🌐مقوّس كالقوس

   المرادفات: archedbentbowedcurvedcurvilinearvaulted

   الأضداد: straight

• more arced comparative form
• most arced superlative form

A verb used to describe the movement of something in a curved path or trajectory, like an arc.

• 🌐فعل يُستخدم لوصف حركة شيء ما في مسار منحنٍ أو على شكل قوس، أو لجعله يتخذ شكل القوس أو ينحني.

1. Form an electrical arc C1 formal technical

   To create a luminous electrical discharge through a gas, typically between two electrodes.

   • The wires began to arc dangerously in the storm.
   • The welder used a tool to arc the current across the gap.
   • If the voltage is too high, the electricity will arc to the ground.

   🌐تكوين قوس كهربائي

   المرادفات: dischargespark

2. Move in a curved path B2 formal

   To move in a trajectory that resembles a curve or part of a circle.

   • The ball arced gracefully through the air before landing in the goal.
   • The fireworks arced across the night sky.
   • The bird arced downward to catch its prey.

   🌐التحرك في قوس

   المرادفات: archbendbowcurveloopsweep

3. Form a curve or arch B2 formal

   To bend or shape something into a curved form.

   • The bridge arced over the river.
   • Her eyebrows arced in surprise.
   • The path arced around the lake.

   🌐ينحني على شكل قوس

   المرادفات: archbendbowcrookcurlcurveflexloopsweep

   الأضداد: flattenlevelstraighten

• arced past participle
• arced past simple
• arcing present participle
• arcs third person singular