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A curve, in general.
For all practical purposes the old carbon arcs, which were the backbone of film lighting, are no longer used.
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(geometry) A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve.
For while most comics have designated entry points into the story in the form of arcs, Homestuck is one elaborate, self-referencing inside joke collapsed inside its own funhouse mirror reflection.
Arc means: A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
arc means: A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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(astronomy) That part of a circle which a heavenly body appears to pass through as it moves above and below the horizon.
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(obsolete) Bent without angles; crooked; curved.