arc
Definitions of arc
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a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet)synonyms: cambruretype of:structure squelettiqueany structure created by the skeleton of an organism
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a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an openingtype of:courbethe trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
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something curved in shapetypes:arc-en-cielan arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by raintype of:courbethe trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
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a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
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a powerful wooden bow drawn by hand; usually 5-6 feet long; used in medieval England
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(architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above ittypes:arc de triomphea monumental archway; usually they are built to commemorate some notable victorytype of:constructiona thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
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