arc

Definition

Examples

The bridge forms a wide arc over the river.

Word Family

Synonyms

• curvethe trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
• crescentany shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters

Collocations

• Easy circular arc
  describing circular arc (an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution)
• Medium story arc of the commercial
  describing story arc of the commercial (a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program)
• Hard electric arc welding standards
  describing electric arc welding standards (a car that is powered by electricity)
• Very Hard dramatic arc reaching its climax
  describing dramatic arc reaching its climax (suitable to or characteristic of drama)