transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈärk ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English arc, from Latin arca chest; akin to Latin arcēre to hold off, defend, Greek arkein, Hittite ḫark- to have, hold
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : a boat or ship held to resemble that in which Noah and his family were preserved from the Flood
b. : something that affords protection and safety
2.
a. : the sacred chest representing to the Hebrews the presence of God among them
b. : a repository traditionally in or against the wall of a synagogue for the scrolls of the Torah