Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
ark
IPA transcription: ['ɑɹk]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
ark
Meaning:
a boat built by Noah to save his family and animals from the flood
Synonyms:
Ark, Ark_of_the_Covenant
Meaning:
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
Usage examples
THE NOAH'S ARK
The old Noah's ark," she said.
She pointed to the Noah's ark, then to her two children.
A detailed account then follows of the building of the ark.
But some wicked spirit seemed to have seized the finder of the ark.
None of them noticed the Noah's ark lying at the foot of the steps.
Now I'll try this and see what happens to the ark on its last voyage."
In this account only two of each kind of beast and bird are taken into the ark.
"They really wanted it, that old Noah's ark!" exclaimed Miss Terry in amazement.
Seven of each clean beast and bird are taken into the ark to provide food for Noah and his family.