arc Synonyms
Another word for arc
• noun (Context 1)
A part of the circumference of a circle or other curve, or a curved trajectory through space.
"The basketball followed a high, graceful curve before dropping cleanly through the net."
• noun (Context 2)
A continuous progression, development, or narrative trajectory of a story, character, or career over time.
"Critics praised the novel for the compelling emotional trajectory of its protagonist."
• verb (Context 3)
To move along a curved path or trajectory.
"We watched the shooting star curve across the clear midnight sky."
• noun (Context 4)
A luminous electrical discharge across a gap between two electrodes or conductors.
"The welder wore a protective mask to shield his eyes from the blinding electrical spark."
• verb (Context 5)
To form a luminous electrical discharge across a gap (of an electric current).
"Damaged insulation caused the high-voltage current to spark between the two wires."