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arcuate

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːkjʊət/

Definition of arcuate

adjective

technical

shaped like a bow; curved: the arcuate sweep of the chain of islands

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin arcuatus, past participle of arcuare 'to curve', from arcus 'bow, curve'

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monocular

/ məˈnɒkjʊlə

adjective , noun

with, for, or in one eye …

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