arcs

Noun

arc (plural arcs)

1. That part of a circle which a heavenly body appears to pass through as it moves above and below the horizon.
2. A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve.
   • The arc of a circle may be very little, but, given that, it is possible to construct the entire figure.1914, Ernest Bramah, Max Carrados
3. A curve, in general.
   • Swing it from side to side in a high arc overhead.

   Synonyms:

   curve, swoop

4. A band contained within parallel curves, or something of that shape.
5. (electrics) A flow of current across an insulating medium; especially a hot, luminous discharge either between two electrodes or as lightning.
6. (Internet, broadly) A period or phase in a person's life.
   • I'm hitting the gym three times a week or more at the moment. I'm in my gym bro arc.

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