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arc

[/ɑrk/]
nounpl: arcs
arco
1. A curved line or shape
The rainbow formed a beautiful arc across the sky.
O arco-íris formou um belo arco através do céu.
2. A portion of a circle or other curve
Draw an arc with a compass.
Desenhe um arco com um compasso.
3. A weapon consisting of a curved piece of wood with a string, used for shooting arrows
The archer pulled back his bow and released the arrow from the arc.
O arqueiro puxou seu arco e soltou a flecha.
4. The trajectory or path of something moving through space
The ball followed an arc before landing in the goal.
A bola seguiu um arco antes de cair na rede.
5. A continuous progression or development
The character's arc throughout the novel showed significant growth.
O arco do personagem ao longo do romance mostrou crescimento significativo.
Synonyms
curvebowbend
Antonyms
linestraight

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arco
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
arco
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

arc of a story
dramatic arc
under the arc of the sky
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