Ark

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ɑɹk/
• UK IPA: /ɑːk/
• Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)k
• Homophones: arc

Origin

From Old English ærc, from Latin arca ("chest, box, coffer"), from arceō ("I enclose").

Full definition of ark

Noun

1. A large box with a flat lid.
2. (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) The ship built by Noah to save his family and a collection of animals from the deluge.
3. Something affording protection; safety, shelter, refuge
4. A spacious type of boat with a flat bottom.
5. (Judaism) A consecrated container.

Derived terms

• Ark of the Covenant

Synonyms

• barge
• basket
• chest
• coffer
• hutch
• refuge
• retreat
• shelter
• ship
• vessel

Anagrams

• AKR, RKA