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.

• 🇩🇪Veraltete Form der Vergangenheit von „arc“, die bedeutet, sich auf einer gekrümmten Bahn zu bewegen oder einen Bogen zu bilden; im modernen Englisch nicht mehr verwendet, als Adjektiv im Deutschen meist mit „gebogen“ oder „bogenförmig“ wiedergegeben.

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.

   🇩🇪Bogenförmig

   Synonyme: archedbentbowedcurvedcurvilinearvaulted

   Antonyme: 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.

• 🇩🇪Verb, das die Bewegung von etwas entlang einer gekrümmten Bahn oder einem Bogen beschreibt; auch: sich krümmen oder einen Bogen bilden.

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.

   🇩🇪Einen Lichtbogen bilden

   Synonyme: 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.

   🇩🇪Sich bogenförmig bewegen

   Synonyme: 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.

   🇩🇪sich bogenförmig krümmen

   Synonyme: archbendbowcrookcurlcurveflexloopsweep

   Antonyme: flattenlevelstraighten

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