Arch

Quick meaning: Arch is a noun meaning An inverted U shape.

Meaning

An inverted U shape.

More Meanings

1. An arch-shaped arrangement of trapezoidal stones, designed to redistribute downward force outward.
2. (architecture) An architectural element having the shape of an arch
3. Any place covered by an arch; an archway.
4. A natural arch-shaped opening in a rock mass.
5. (anatomy) The curved part of the bottom of a foot.
6. (transitive) To form into an arch shape.
7. (archaic, geometry) An arc; a part of a curve.

Example Sentences

The cat arched its back.

to pass into the arch of a bridge

[He] spoke his request with so arch a leer.

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

Word Forms

• arches
• arching
• arched
• archer
• archest

Synonyms for arch

Depending on context, synonyms include god, patronizing, head, condescending, curve, patronising.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include archway, head, top, curve, arc, boss.

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