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arks

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/ɑrks/ · arks

A large vessel or box, typically used for carrying or storing items.

Meanings

nounformal

A large vessel or box, typically used for carrying or storing items.

ایک بڑی کشتی یا صندوق جو عام طور پر اشیاء لے جانے یا ذخیرہ کرنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

کشتی

kashti

Synonyms

vesselcontainerchestکشتیبرتنصندوق

Antonyms

emptyleakخالیچھیدنا

Common Collocations

  • Noah's Ark
  • Ark of the Covenant
  • ark of safety

Example Sentences

Noah's Ark was said to be a large vessel that saved animals from the flood.

کہا جاتا ہے کہ نوح کی کشتی ایک بڑی کشتی تھی جو سیلاب سے جانوروں کی حفاظت کرتی تھی۔

Kaha jata hai ke Nuh ki kashti ek bari kashti thi jo seelaab se jaanwaron ki hifazat karti thi.

The Ark of the Covenant is an important symbol in many religions.

عہد کا صندوق کئی مذاہب میں ایک اہم علامت ہے۔

Ehad ka sandook kai mazaahib mein ek aham alamaat hai.

Arks are often mentioned in religious texts.

کشتیوں کا اکثر مذہبی متون میں ذکر ہوتا ہے۔

Kashtiyon ka aksar mazhabi matoon mein zikr hota hai.

Easily Confused With

arkade:An arkade is a structure or a series of arches, while an ark is a container or a boat.

Word Family

ark
nounکشتی
arklike
adjectiveکشتی جیسا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'ark' as 'a large vessel for known journeys', associating it with Noah's story.

Picture a grand wooden ship filled with pairs of animals.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "earc" — box or chest

First known use: before 12th century

The word 'ark' has its roots in Old English, originally referring to a box or chest. It is notably used in religious texts to denote the vessels such as Noah's Ark.