- pronunciation:
- ark
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
(sometimes cap.) according to the Old Testament, a large boat built by Noah to preserve life during the Flood.
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| definition 2: |
see "ark of the covenant."
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| definition 3: |
any place of refuge.
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| definition 4: |
see "Holy Ark."
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The words
ark and
arc sound alike but have different meanings.