arc (n.)

  1. electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

    [ Syn: discharge , spark , electric arc , electric discharge ]

  2. a continuous portion of a circle

  3. something curved in shape

    [ Syn: bow ]

    arc (v.)

  1. form an arch or curve; her back arches; her hips curve nicely

    [ Syn: arch , curve ]

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