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Definition of "ark" []
- Bible The chest containing the Ten Commandments written on stone tablets, carried by the Hebrews during their desert wanderings. Also called Ark of the Covenant. (noun)
- Judaism The Holy Ark. (noun)
- Bible The boat built by Noah for survival during the Flood. (noun)
- Nautical A large, commodious boat. (noun)
- A shelter or refuge. (noun)
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Use "ark" in a sentence
- "Water saving projects Fire hydrant line above the ground Before After Water Saving: 250 m3 leakage losses eliminated Investment: 40 Lacks Global Norms/Bench mark Benchmarks for S pecific Water Cons um ption Nation al International MPCB Benchm ark * Benchm ark* Benchm ark**"
- "The word ark means a “box” or a “chest,” but the ark of God was no ordinary box."
- "If the ark is actually a giant spaceship and Noah is played by Diora Baird in a thin t-shirt, I'm so on board for this."