Word Meaning

arch definition and meaning

n. Any part of a curved line.
n. 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.
n. 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.
n. Any place covered by an arch; an archway; as, to pass into the arch of a bridge.
n. Any curvature in the form of an arch; as, the arch of the aorta.
v. t. To cover with an arch or arches.
v. t. To form or bend into the shape of an arch.
v. i. To form into an arch; to curve.
a. Chief; eminent; greatest; principal.
a. Cunning or sly; sportively mischievous; roguish; as, an arch look, word, lad.
n. A chief.

Crossword clues for arch

- A curved structural support
- A rather curvy hump, to begin with
- After rock collapse, headland firstly has this formation
- Archie most affectedly coy
- Bend
- Bend over
- Bow
- Condescending to stand in front of bishop
- Coyly playful
- Curve
- Curved doorway
- Curved entrance
- Curved foot part
- Curved gateway
- Curved overhead structure
- Curved span
- Curved span appears in circular chamber
- Curved structural feature
- Curved structure
- Eyebrow shape
- Foot part
- Inner side of the foot
- London’s Marble ...
- Mischievous
- Monarchy keeps coy
- Most important
- Part of the foot
- Raise (eyebrows)
- Sly
- Something bowed
- Something curved
- Underfoot or overhead structure