What does ark mean?
Ark means A large box with a flat lid..
Ark
/ɑːk/ · noun
Meaning
A large box with a flat lid..
Definitions by Sense
- A large box with a flat lid.
- (Abrahamism) The ship built by Noah to save his family and a collection of animals from the deluge; Noah's ark.
- Something affording protection; safety, shelter, refuge.
- (figuratively) The body as a vessel.
- A spacious type of boat with a flat bottom.
- (Judaism) The Ark of the Covenant.
- (Judaism) A decorated cabinet at the front of a synagogue, in which Torah scrolls are kept.
Example Sentences
In the midrash about Noah it says that Noah had a stone which, when held up in the darkness of the ark, would change color when the sun was shining outside.
the Ark of Bukhara
Like her I go; I cannot stay; I leave this mortal ark behind, A weight of nerves without a mind, And leave the cliffs, and haste away […]
Some seventy or seventy-five arks were permanently located on McLeod's Lake and between 110 and 125 people lived in them.
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Word Forms
- arks
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ark?
Common synonyms include barge, basket, chest, coffer.
What is the opposite of ark?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use ark in a sentence?
In the midrash about Noah it says that Noah had a stone which, when held up in the darkness of the ark, would change color when the sun was shining outside.
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