arch

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/ɑːt͡ʃ/ English

Definitions

noun

An inverted U shape.
An arch-shaped arrangement of trapezoidal stones, designed to redistribute downward force outward.
An architectural element having the shape of an arch
Any place covered by an arch; an archway.“to pass into the arch of a bridge”

verb

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

noun

A chief.

adjective

Knowing, clever, mischievous.“I attempted to hide my emotions, but an arch remark escaped my lips.”
Principal; primary.“They were arch enemies.”

Related words

Synonyms

archway head top curve arc boss chief patronising skilled superior important patronizing condescending of import arcade vaulting

Associated

triumphal aorta arches aortic chancel truss doorway flanked cornice surmounted nave spans

Rhymes

starch parch line of march cornstarch demarche dead march animal starch funeral march golden larch american larch

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