Synonyms for ark


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ahrk
Phonetic Transcription : É‘rk


Définition of ark

Origin :
  • Old English earc, mainly meaning Noah's but also the Ark of the Covenant, from Latin arca "large box, chest" (see arcane). Also borrowed in Old High German (arahha, Modern German Arche). From the Noachian sense comes extended meaning "place of refuge" (17c.). As the name of a type of ship or boat, from late 15c. In 19c. U.S., especially a large, flat-bottomed river boat to move produce, livestock, etc. to market.
  • noun boat
Example sentences :
  • The Ark of God would bear them safely when all material help failed.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • A bell, for instance—as well expect to find a bell here as in Noah's Ark!
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • "No, it looks like one that came over in the ark," retorted Mrs. Glynn.
  • Extract from : « The Yates Pride » by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
  • And once more: 'When the ark was removed a stone was there from the days of the first Prophets.
  • Extract from : « Storyology » by Benjamin Taylor
  • Where were the Tabernacle and the ark of God placed after the land was won?
  • Extract from : « Hurlbut's Bible Lessons » by Rev. Jesse Lyman Hurlbut
  • But he kept quiet this time, only gurglin' some when the ark tilted.
  • Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • I yelled, hangin' to the steerin' oar and keepin' the ark runnin' afore the wind.
  • Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Why in the world didn't you order an electric cab instead of that Noah's Ark?
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • All alone in this ark of a house and nobody to help or to send.
  • Extract from : « Keziah Coffin » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • The ark of his fortunes was a shabby little motion-picture theatre.
  • Extract from : « Rope » by Holworthy Hall

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