arc vs curlicue

arc

noun
  • A band contained within parallel curves, or something of that shape. 

  • A directed edge. 

  • An arclight. 

  • A story arc. 

  • A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve. 

  • That part of a circle which a heavenly body appears to pass through as it moves above and below the horizon. 

  • A curve, in general. 

  • A continuous mapping from a real interval (typically [0, 1]) into a space. 

  • A flow of current across an insulating medium; especially a hot, luminous discharge between either two electrodes or as lightning. 

  • The three-point line. 

verb
  • To shape into an arc; to hold in the form of an arc. 

  • To form an electrical arc. 

  • To move following a curved path. 

curlicue

noun
  • A fancy twisting or curling shape usually made from a series of spirals and loops. 

verb
  • To make or adorn (something) with curlicues, or as if with curlicues. 

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