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irk | ark |

As a verb irk

is to irritate; annoy; bother.

As a proper noun ark is

the boat built by the biblical noah to carry himself and the animals of the planet during the ).

irk

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • to irritate; annoy; bother
    • It irks me to do all this work and have someone destroy it.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    * irksome

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    ark

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A large box with a flat lid.
  • (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) The ship built by Noah to save his family and a collection of animals from the deluge.
  • Something affording protection; safety, shelter, refuge
  • A spacious type of boat with a flat bottom.
  • (Judaism) A consecrated container.

    • Derived terms

    * Ark of the Covenant

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    Synonyms

    * barge * basket * chest * coffer * hutch * refuge * retreat * shelter * ship * vessel

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