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Meaning and definition for "arch" word
[noun] a passageway under an arch
[noun] a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially arches of the feet)
[noun] a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
[adjective] (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
[verb] form an arch
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(a) 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.
(b) 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. Note: Scientifically considered, the arch is a means of spanning an opening by resolving vertical pressure into horizontal or diagonal thrust. 3. Any place covered by an arch; an archway; as, to pass into the arch of a bridge. 4. Any curvature in the form of an arch; as, the arch of the aorta. ``Colors of the showery arch.'' --Milton. {Triumphal arch}, a monumental structure resembling an arched gateway, with one or more passages, erected to commemorate a triumph.
\Arch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Arched}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Arching}.] 1. To cover with an arch or arches. 2. To form or bend into the shape of an arch. The horse arched his neck. --Charlesworth.
\Arch\, v. i. To form into an arch; to curve.
\Arch-\ (["a]rch-, except in archangel and one or two other words). [L. arch-, Gr. ?. See {Arch-}.] A prefix signifying chief, as in archbuilder, archfiend.
\Arch\ (["a]rch), a. [See {Arch-}, pref.] 1. Chief; eminent; greatest; principal. The most arch act of piteous massacre. --Shak. 2. Cunning or sly; sportively mischievous; roguish; as, an arch look, word, lad. [He] spoke his request with so arch a leer. --Tatler.
\Arch\, n. [See {Arch-}, pref.] A chief. [Obs.] My worthy arch and patron comes to-night. --Shak.
\-arch\ [Gr. 'archo`s chief, commander, 'a`rchein to rule. See {Arch}, a.] A suffix meaning a ruler, as in monarch (a sole ruler).
Synonyms for arch
arc, archway, condescending, curve, patronising, patronizing, superior
See also: bend | bridge | camber arch | colonnade | curve | diminished arch | entranceway | entree | entryway | flex | four-centered arch | instep | pointed arch | rowlock arch | safety arch | scheme arch | skeletal structure | squinch | voussoir | wall |
Related terms: banner, bust, cagey, cheeky, coquettish, cromlech, cupola, decurve, deep, feline, hegemonic, incurvate, inscription, instep, jut, memorial statue, pastern, pillar, pranky, preeminent, principal, remembrance, retroflex, serpentine, sneaky, stellar, swag, trefoil arch, trotter, wind
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Let's analyse "arch" as pure text. This string has Four letters in One syllable and One vowel. 25% of vowels is 13.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: HCRA. Average typing speed for these characters is 1090 milliseconds. [info]
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Numerology Hearts desire number calculated from vowels:
arch: 1 = 1, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One. |
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