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/ɑ:k/

The word ark carries significant historical and symbolic weight, referring to both a massive survival vessel and a sacred container for holy relics. In this lesson, we explore the biblical origins of the term, from the boat built by Noah to the Ark of the Covenant, and examine how these meanings translate into modern English. You will also learn useful idioms like being out of the ark to describe something antiquated, or what it means to lay hands on the ark in a professional or social setting. Watch this lesson to master the literal and figurative uses of this powerful noun.

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Noah built an ark to survive the great flood.