arca

Definitions of arca
  1. noun
    (Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
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    example of:
    cofre
    box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy
  2. noun
    a boat built by Noah to save his family and animals from the flood
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    type of:
    embarcación
    a small vessel for travel on water
  3. noun
    a chest especially for storing valuables
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    type of:
    cofre
    box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy
  4. noun
    an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
    synonyms: artesón
  5. noun
    a strongly made box for holding money or valuables; can be locked
    synonyms: caja de caudales, caja fuerte
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    types:
    caja
    a strongbox for holding cash
    cámara acorazada
    a fireproof metal strongbox (usually in a bank) for storing valuables
    caja registradora, registradora
    a cashbox with an adding machine to register transactions; used in shops to add up the bill
    type of:
    estuche
    a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
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