Arc
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To move following a curved path. To form an electrical arc.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A curve. A circular arc. A continuous section of any curve. A continuous mapping from a real interval (typically [0, 1]) into a space. A directed edge. (electrical) A flow of current across an insulating medium; especially a hot, luminous discharge between either two electrodes or as lightning a story arc.
Example sentence: Sense the blessings of the earth in the perfect arc of a ripe tangerine, the taste of warm, fresh bread, the circling flight of birds, the lavender color of the sky shining in a late afternoon rain puddle, the million times we pass other beings in our cars and shops and out among the trees without crashing, conflict, or harm.
Bow
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows.A curved bend in a rod or planar surface, or in a linear formation such as a river (see oxbow).A rod with horsehair (or an artificial substitute) stretched between the ends, used for playing various stringed musical instruments.A stringed instrument, similar to the item described above.A type of knot with two loops, used to tie together two cords such as shoelaces or apron strings, and frequently used as decoration, such as in gift-wrapping.A gesture, usually showing respect, made by bending forward at the waist.A debutThe front of a boat or ship.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To play music on (a stringed instrument) using a bow.To become bent or curved.To make something bend or curve.To bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference.To debut.
Example sentence: Every aspect of human technology has a dark side, including the bow and arrow.