follow an arc

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To move along the path of an existing arc or curve.

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Examples (10)

  • The comet will follow a predictable arc around the sun.
  • The basketball followed a high arc before swishing through the net.
  • The robotic arm is programmed to follow a precise arc to assemble the parts.
  • A good story often follows a narrative arc of rising action, climax, and resolution.
  • To take the corner smoothly, the race car must follow a perfect arc.
  • We watched the shooting star as it followed a brilliant arc across the night sky.
  • The proposed monorail system will follow a graceful arc over the city's downtown area.
  • Animators must ensure the character's jump follows a natural arc to look realistic.
  • The thrown stone followed a long, sweeping arc before landing in the lake.
  • In this simulation, your task is to make the projectile follow the designated arc to hit the target.