arch
/ɑːt͡ʃ/
/ɑɹt͡ʃ/
/ɑɹt͡ʃ/
noun
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An inverted U shape.
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An arch-shaped arrangement of trapezoidal stones, designed to redistribute downward force outward.
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An architectural element having the shape of an arch
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Any place covered by an arch; an archway.
"to pass into the arch of a bridge"
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An arc; a part of a curve.
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A natural arch-shaped opening in a rock mass.
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Curved part of the bottom of a foot.
verb
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To form into an arch shape
"The cat arched its back"
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To cover with an arch or arches.
noun
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A chief.
adjective
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Knowing, clever, mischievous.
"I attempted to hide my emotions, but an arch remark escaped my lips."
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Principal; primary.
"They were arch enemies."