Electric discharge between two points (3)

I believe the answer is:

arc

(Other definitions for arc that I've seen before include "Electrical spark" , "circle, partly" , "A curve for Joan of . . ." , "Car (anag.)" , "Curved section" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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