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arch

/ɑːt͡ʃ/ · noun

Meaning

  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.
  5. An arc; a part of a curve.
  6. A natural arch-shaped opening in a rock mass.
  7. To form into an arch shape
  8. To cover with an arch or arches.
  9. A chief.
  10. Knowing, clever, mischievous.
  11. Principal; primary.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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