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Arcing

Definition:

Arcing, in physics and electrical engineering, refers to the flow of an electrical current through air or another insulating medium, causing a visible spark or electric discharge.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(noun) The act or process of producing an electric arc.

Example: The arcing of the power lines during the storm caused a blackout in the entire neighborhood.

Sense 2:

(verb) To produce an electric arc or sparks.

Example: The faulty switch arced continuously, posing a fire hazard.

Sense 3:

(verb) To follow a curved trajectory, often in reference to projectiles or objects in motion.

Example: The baseball arced through the air and landed right in the batter's glove.

Sense 4:

(adjective) Describing something popular, in trend, or widely known and accepted.

Example: The arcing fashion trend of wearing bold prints reemerged this season.

Sense 5:

(adjective) Pertaining to or characteristic of a local area or community.

Example: The arcing dialect spoken in that region is difficult for outsiders to understand.

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