Meaning of the word ark in English

What does ark mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ark

US /ɑːrk/
UK /ɑːk/

Noun

1.

the boat built by Noah to save his family and two of every kind of animal from the Flood

Example:
Noah built the Ark to survive the great flood.
The story of Noah's Ark is found in the Bible.
2.

a chest or box containing sacred religious objects

Example:
The Ark of the Covenant was a sacred chest described in the Hebrew Bible.
The ancient priests guarded the sacred ark.