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1. (n.) ark
(sometimes cap.) the vessel built by Noah for safety during the Flood. Gen. 6–9.
2. ark
a refuge or asylum.
3. ark
(cap.) Judaism.
4. ark
a large, clumsy vehicle or vessel.
Etymology: (bef. 850; ME; OE arc, earc(e) < L arca chest, coffer, der. of arcēre to safeguard)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) Ark, Ark of the Covenant
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
2. (noun) ark
a boat built by Noah to save his family and animals from the flood
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) ark
a chest, or coffer
2. (noun) ark
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
3. (noun) ark
the large, chestlike vessel in which Noah and his family were preserved during the Deluge. Gen. vi. Hence: Any place of refuge
4. (noun) ark
a large flatboat used on Western American rivers to transport produce to market
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