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Ark

UK/ɑːk/ US/ɑɹk/ fairly common

noun

1.

(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments

Synonyms
2.

a boat built by Noah to save his family and animals from the Flood

Origin

From Middle English arke, from Old English earc, ærc, from Latin arca (“chest, box, coffer”), from arceō (“to enclose”).

Phrases

  • ark clam
  • ark load
  • Ark of the Covenant
  • ark shell
  • ark storm
  • go out with the ark
  • Noah's ark

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