ARCH

Arch

An arch is a structure that spans a space and supports structure and weight above it.

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arch

Noun

  1. An inverted U shape.
  2. An arch-shaped arrangement of trapezoidal stones, designed to redistribute downward force outward.
  3. An architectural element having the shape of an arch
  4. Any place covered by an arch; an archway.
    to pass into the arch of a bridge
  5. An arc; a part of a curve.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A chief.

Verb

  1. To form into an arch shape
    The cat arched its back
  2. To cover with an arch or arches.

Adjective

  1. Knowing, clever, mischievous.
    I attempted to hide my emotions, but an arch remark escaped my lips.
  2. Principal; primary.


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