arc

A noun referring to a curved shape or path, or a continuous segment of a circle; also used in electrical contexts to describe a luminous discharge of electricity through a gas.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее изогнутую форму или траекторию, или непрерывный сегмент окружности; также используется в электрическом контексте для описания светящегося электрического разряда через газ.esSustantivo que denota una forma o trayectoria curva, o un segmento continuo de una circunferencia; también se usa en el contexto eléctrico para referirse a una descarga eléctrica luminosa a través de un gas.frNom désignant une forme ou une trajectoire courbe, ou un segment continu d'un cercle; également utilisé dans le contexte électrique pour décrire une décharge électrique lumineuse à travers un gaz.deEin Substantiv, das eine gekrümmte Form oder Bahn oder einen zusammenhängenden Abschnitt eines Kreises bezeichnet; auch im elektrischen Kontext verwendet für eine leuchtende elektrische Entladung durch ein Gas.ptSubstantivo que designa uma forma curva ou trajetória, ou um segmento contínuo de circunferência; também é usado no contexto elétrico para descrever uma descarga elétrica luminosa através de um gás.zh指弯曲的形状或轨迹，也指圆周的一段连续弧线；在电学语境中，还指通过气体的发光放电现象。arاسم يدل على شكل منحنٍ أو مسار منحنٍ، أو قطعة متصلة من محيط دائرة؛ ويُستعمل أيضًا في السياق الكهربائي لوصف تفريغ كهربائي متوهج عبر غاز.

1. Electrical arc B2 formal scientific

   A luminous discharge of electricity through a gas, often accompanied by high temperatures and used in welding or lighting.

   • The electric arc between the two electrodes produced intense heat.
   • Arc welding is a common technique in metal fabrication.
   • A lightning bolt is a natural example of an electrical arc.

   ruЭлектрическая дугаesArco eléctricofrArc électriquedeElektrischer LichtbogenptArco elétricozh电弧arالقوس الكهربائي

   Synonymes: electric arcspark

2. Geometric arc B1 formal scientific

   A continuous segment of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.

   • The arc of the circle measured 90 degrees.
   • He drew a perfect arc using a compass.
   • The bridge's design features a graceful arc.

   ruДугаesArco geométricofrarc (de courbe)deBogenptArcozh弧arقوس هندسي

   Synonymes: archbendbowcurvaturecurve

3. Curved shape B1 formal

   Something that is curved or shaped like a bow or crescent.

   • The rainbow formed a beautiful arc across the sky.
   • The arc of the ball's trajectory was impressive.
   • The sculpture had a sweeping arc that caught the light.

   ruИзогнутая формаesarco (forma curva)frarc (forme courbe)deGebogene FormptForma curvazh弧形arشكل منحنٍ

   Synonymes: archbowcrescentcurvaturecurvesweep

4. To form an arch or curve B2 formal

   To bend or shape something into a curved form, similar to an arch.

   • The cat arched its back in a defensive arc.
   • The branches arc gracefully over the pathway.
   • She watched the dancer's body arc into a perfect curve.

   ruДугаesarquearfrcourber en arcdeBogenptArcozh弧形arالقوس

• arcs plural form
• arcs' possessive plural form
• arc's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для описания движения чего-либо по изогнутой траектории или дуге.esVerbo 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.frVerbe décrivant le mouvement de quelque chose le long d'une trajectoire courbe ou en forme d'arc.deVerb, das die Bewegung von etwas entlang einer gekrümmten Bahn oder einem Bogen beschreibt; auch: sich krümmen oder einen Bogen bilden.ptVerbo usado para descrever o movimento de algo seguindo uma trajetória curva ou em arco. Também pode indicar formar ou descrever uma curva, ou contornar algo em forma de arco.zh动词，用于描述某物沿曲线或弧线运动，或形成弧形。也可表示沿弧线移动、弯曲成弧形。arفعل 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.

   ruОбразовывать электрическую дугуesFormar un arco eléctricofrFormer un arc électriquedeEinen Lichtbogen bildenptFormar arco elétricozh形成电弧arتكوين قوس كهربائي

   Synonymes: 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.

   ruДвигаться по дугеesMoverse en arcofrDécrire un arcdeSich bogenförmig bewegenptMover-se em arcozh沿弧线运动arالتحرك في قوس

   Synonymes: 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.

   ruИзгибаться дугойesFormar un arco o curvafrFormer une courbe ou une archedesich bogenförmig krümmenptCurvar-se em arcozh呈弧形arينحني على شكل قوس

   Synonymes: archbendbowcrookcurlcurveflexloopsweep

   Antonymes: flattenlevelstraighten

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