Canadian English Meaning of arch

Arch

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Definitions and Meaning of arch in English

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arch (n)

a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet)

a passageway under a curved masonry construction

(architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it

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arch (v)

form an arch or curve

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arch (s)

(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

naughtily or annoyingly playful

Webster

arch (n.)

Any part of a curved line.

Usually a curved member made up of separate wedge-shaped solids, with the joints between them disposed in the direction of the radii of the curve; used to support the wall or other weight above an opening. In this sense arches are segmental, round (i. e., semicircular), or pointed.

A flat arch is a member constructed of stones cut into wedges or other shapes so as to support each other without rising in a curve.

Any place covered by an arch; an archway; as, to pass into the arch of a bridge.

Any curvature in the form of an arch; as, the arch of the aorta.

A chief.

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arch (v. t.)

To cover with an arch or arches.

To form or bend into the shape of an arch.

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arch (v. i.)

To form into an arch; to curve.

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arch (a.)

Chief; eminent; greatest; principal.

Cunning or sly; sportively mischievous; roguish; as, an arch look, word, lad.

FAQs About the word arch

Arch

a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening, a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet), a p

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