Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun ark

2 senses of ark

Sense 1
Ark, Ark of the Covenant -- ((Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments)
       INSTANCE OF=> chest -- (box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy)

Sense 2
ark -- (a boat built by Noah to save his family and animals from the flood)
       => boat -- (a small vessel for travel on water)