arch

/ɑːt͡ʃ/
/ɑɹt͡ʃ/
/ɑɹt͡ʃ/

noun

  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.

    "to pass into the arch of a bridge"

  5. An arc; a part of a curve.

  6. A natural arch-shaped opening in a rock mass.

  7. Curved part of the bottom of a foot.

verb

  1. To form into an arch shape

    "The cat arched its back"

  2. To cover with an arch or arches.

noun

  1. A chief.

adjective

  1. Knowing, clever, mischievous.

    "I attempted to hide my emotions, but an arch remark escaped my lips."

  2. Principal; primary.

    "They were arch enemies."