arc
Translation
arc, curve, bow
Examples
The ball flew in a high arc.
The ball flew in a high arc.
The story has a clear narrative arc.
The story has a clear narrative arc.
An electric arc jumped between the wires.
An electric arc jumped between the wires.
Grammar Patterns
((an arc)) a curved line or shape The ball flew in a high arc.
Similar Words
Synonyms: curve, bow, crescent
Etymology
From Latin 'arcus' meaning 'bow, arch'. Think of the shape of a bow.
Memory Tips
Picture the arc of a rainbow or the path of a thrown ball.