arch

/ɑːt͡ʃ//ɑɹt͡ʃ/

noun

  1. 1

    An inverted U shape.

  2. 2

    An arch-shaped arrangement of trapezoidal stones, designed to redistribute downward force outward.

  3. 3

    An architectural element having the shape of an arch

  4. 4

    Any place covered by an arch; an archway.

    “to pass into the arch of a bridge”
  5. 5

    An arc; a part of a curve.

  6. 6

    A natural arch-shaped opening in a rock mass.

  7. 7

    Curved part of the bottom of a foot.

verb

  1. 1

    To form into an arch shape

    “The cat arched its back”
  2. 2

    To cover with an arch or arches.

noun

  1. 1

    A chief.

adjective

  1. 1

    Knowing, clever, mischievous.

    “I attempted to hide my emotions, but an arch remark escaped my lips.”
  2. 2

    Principal; primary.

    “They were arch enemies.”

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