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arced

/ɑːrkt/

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adjective

/ɑːrkt/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшая форма прошедшего времени глагола 'arc', означающая образовывать или двигаться по изогнутой траектории. В современном английском языке больше не используется.

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.

  1. Curved like an archB2formal

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

    ruИзогнутый

    • 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.

    Synonymsarchedbentbowedcurvedcurvilinearvaulted

    Antonymsstraight

Forms
  • more arced comparative form
  • most arced superlative form

verb

arc/ɑːrk/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для описания движения чего-либо по изогнутой траектории или дуге.

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

  1. Form an electrical arcC1formaltechnical

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

    ruОбразовывать электрическую дугу

    • 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.

    Synonymsdischargespark

  2. Move in a curved pathB2formal

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

    ruДвигаться по дуге

    • 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.

    Synonymsarchbendbowcurveloopsweep

  3. Form a curve or archB2formal

    To bend or shape something into a curved form.

    ruИзгибаться дугой

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

    Synonymsarchbendbowcrookcurlcurveflexloopsweep

    Antonymsflattenlevelstraighten

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