ARCH

Definition:

1. [noun] a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
   
   
2. [noun] a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially arches of the feet)
   
   
3. [noun] a passageway under an arch
   Synonyms: way
   
   
4. [noun] (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it
   
   
5. [verb] form an arch or curve; "her back arches"; "her hips curve nicely"
   Synonyms: curve, arc
   
   
6. [adjective] (of persons) highest in rank or authority or office; "his arch rival"
   
   
7. [adjective] (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
   Synonyms: condescending, patronizing, patronising
   
   
8. [adjective] expert in skulduggery; "an arch criminal"
   
   

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Related Words:

• camber
• metatarsal arch
• instep
• shoulder girdle, pectoral arch
• hemal arch, haemal arch
• neural arch, vertebral arch
• abutment arch
• broken arch
• camber arch
• corbel arch
• flat arch, straight arch
• pier arch
• pointed arch
• proscenium arch
• rampant arch
• round arch
• rowlock arch
• safety arch
• scoinson arch, sconcheon arch
• segmental arch
• shouldered arch
• skeen arch, skene arch, scheme arch, diminished arch
• skew arch
• squinch
• trimmer arch
• triumphal arch
• Tudor arch, four-centered arch