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.

• 🇪🇸Adjetivo que proviene del verbo inglés 'arc' (formar un arco o moverse en trayectoria curva), usado en contextos como heráldica o arquitectura para describir algo curvado o abovedado. Es una forma poco común o arcaica, en desuso en el inglés moderno.

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.

   🇪🇸Arqueado

   Sinónimos: archedbentbowedcurvedcurvilinearvaulted

   Antónimos: 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.

• 🇪🇸Verbo que describe el movimiento de algo a lo largo de una trayectoria curva o en forma de arco, o la acción de formar o describir un arco.

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.

   🇪🇸Formar un arco eléctrico

   Sinónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸Moverse en arco

   Sinónimos: 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.

   🇪🇸Formar un arco o curva

   Sinónimos: archbendbowcrookcurlcurveflexloopsweep

   Antónimos: flattenlevelstraighten

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