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.

• 🇫🇷Forme obsolète du passé du verbe anglais 'arc', signifiant former ou se déplacer le long d'une trajectoire courbée. N'est plus utilisé en anglais moderne ; correspond à l'idée d'être courbé en arc.

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.

   🇫🇷courbé en arc

   Synonymes: archedbentbowedcurvedcurvilinearvaulted

   Antonymes: 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.

• 🇫🇷Verbe décrivant le mouvement de quelque chose le long d'une trajectoire courbe ou en forme d'arc.

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.

   🇫🇷Former un arc électrique

   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.

   🇫🇷Décrire un arc

   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.

   🇫🇷Former une courbe ou une arche

   Synonymes: archbendbowcrookcurlcurveflexloopsweep

   Antonymes: flattenlevelstraighten

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