Definitions for ARKɑrk

arkɑrk(n.)

(sometimes cap.) the vessel built by Noah for safety during the Flood. Gen. 6–9.
Category: Bible
Category: Judaism
Ref: Also called ark of the covenant.
a refuge or asylum.
(cap.) Judaism.
Category: Judaism
Ref: Holy Ark.
a large, clumsy vehicle or vessel.

bef. 850; ME; OE arc, earc(e) < L arca chest, coffer, der. of arcēre to safeguard

Ark.

Ark, Ark of the Covenant(noun)
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
ark(noun)
a boat built by Noah to save his family and animals from the flood

ark(Noun)
A large box with a flat lid.
ark(Noun)
The ship built by Noah to save his family and a collection of animals from the deluge.
ark(Noun)
Something affording protection; safety, shelter, refuge
ark(Noun)
A spacious type of boat with a flat bottom.
ark(Noun)
A consecrated container.
Ark(ProperNoun)
The boat built by the Biblical Noah to carry himself and the animals of the planet during the w:Flood; (see w:Noah's Ark)
Ark(ProperNoun)
The chest carried by the Hebrews containing the stone tablets carved with the Ten Commandments; (see w:Ark of the Covenant)

Origin: From ærc, from arca, from arcere.

Ark(noun)
a chest, or coffer
Ark(noun)
the oblong chest of acacia wood, overlaid with gold, which supported the mercy seat with its golden cherubs, and occupied the most sacred place in the sanctuary. In it Moses placed the two tables of stone containing the ten commandments. Called also the Ark of the Covenant
Ark(noun)
the large, chestlike vessel in which Noah and his family were preserved during the Deluge. Gen. vi. Hence: Any place of refuge
Ark(noun)
a large flatboat used on Western American rivers to transport produce to market

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