Ark ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Ark ( noun )

1. A boat or ship, especially one built by Noah as described in the Bible and the Quran, to save himself, his family, and a remnant of all the world's animals from the flood.
2. A container for keeping and preserving something, especially a chest for keeping valuable documents and papers.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english, from latin arca, from greek arkheion.

Examples:

1. The ark of the covenant was said to contain the tablets of the Ten Commandments.
2. Noah built the ark to save himself and the animals from the flood.
3. The ark was made of gopher wood and was 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide and 30 cubits high.
4. The ark was sealed with pitch both inside and outside.
5. The ark was loaded with two of every kind of living creature, male and female, to keep them alive during the flood.

(As a verb)

Ark ( verb )

1. A boat or ship, especially one built by Noah as described in the Bible and the Quran, to save himself, his family, and a remnant of all the world's animals from the flood.
2. A container for keeping and preserving something, especially a chest for keeping valuable documents and papers.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english, from latin arca, from greek arkheion.

Examples:

1. The ark of the covenant was said to contain the tablets of the Ten Commandments.
2. Noah built the ark to save himself and the animals from the flood.
3. The ark was made of gopher wood and was 300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide and 30 cubits high.
4. The ark was sealed with pitch both inside and outside.
5. The ark was loaded with two of every kind of living creature, male and female, to keep them alive during the flood.