Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ark
noun
/ɑrk/
Definition
A large boat or vessel.
Examples
- Noah built an ark to save his family and pairs of animals from the flood.
- The ark was made of gopher wood and was designed to float on water.
Meaning
The term ‘ark’ typically refers to a boat designed to hold particular items or creatures, most famously associated with the story of Noah’s Ark in the Bible.
Synonyms
- ship
- vessel
- boat
- craft
