ARCH

/ɑːt͡ʃ/ ► audio Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 9

Definition

  1. verb form an arch or curve. — synonyms: curve, arc
  2. adjective (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension. — synonyms: condescending, patronizing, patronising
  3. adjective naughtily or annoyingly playful. — synonyms: impish, implike, mischievous, pixilated, prankish, puckish, wicked
  4. noun a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening.
  5. noun a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet).
  6. noun a passageway under a curved masonry construction. — synonyms: archway
  7. noun (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it.

Examples

  • “to pass into the arch of a bridge”
  • “The cat arched its back”
  • “I attempted to hide my emotions, but an arch remark escaped my lips.”

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