arches
/ˈɑːt͡ʃɪz//ˈɑɹt͡ʃɪz/
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.
- 6
A natural arch-shaped opening in a rock mass.
- 7
Curved part of the bottom of a foot.
verb
- 1
To form into an arch shape
“The cat arched its back”
- 2
To cover with an arch or arches.
noun
- 1
A chief.
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