arched
ɑrtʃt
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Definition of arched - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
geometrycurved like an arch
  • The cat had an arched back.
curvilinear vaulted
2.
architectureconstructed with arches
  • The arched bridge spanned the river.
curved vaulted
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Origin of arched

Latin, arcus (bow)

Terms with arched included in their meaning

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horse movement
jump with legs stiff and back arched
diving
dive with arched back and outstretched arms
mathematics
edge that is bent or arched
arched structure
bridge with a pronounced arch in the middle
architecture
arched structure forming a ceiling or roof
construction
build or cover with an arched structure
arched passage
curved structure forming a covered passage or entrance
architecture
arched roof shaped like a half cylinder

Examples of arched in a sentence

  • She admired the arched windows of the cathedral.
  • The arched windows added elegance to the old cathedral.
  • They admired the arched ceilings of the ancient hall.

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  1. French:arqué, arquée, ...
  2. German:gewölbt, bogenförmig, ...
  3. Italian:arcuato, ad arco, ...
  4. Spanish:arqueado, con arcos, ...
  5. Portuguese:arqueado, abobadado, ...
  6. Chinese:拱形的, 有拱的, ...
  7. Japanese:アーチ状の, アーチ型の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُقَوَّس, ...
  9. Hebrew:קָמוּר, מְקוּמָּר, ...
  10. Russian:арочный, сводчатый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:арковий, арочний, ...
  12. Hindi:मेहराबदार, मेहराबी, ...
arch
ɑrtʃ

Definition of arch - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
bend curvetr./intr.bend something into a curved or arch shapetr./intr.
  • She arched her back gracefully.
arc bow curve
2.
architecturetr.cover with a curved overhead structuretr.
  • The bridge was arched with stone.
span vault

Noun

1.
architecturecurved structure spanning an opening
  • The ancient bridge had a stone arch.
curve vault
2.
buildinginverted U shape
  • The rainbow formed a perfect arch.
arc bow curve
3.
geologynatural arch-shaped rock formation
  • We hiked to see the famous rock arch.
4.
behaviorUKmischievous or knowing behaviorUK
  • Her smile had an arch quality, hinting at hidden knowledge..
mischievous playful sly

Adjective

1.
behaviorUKclever and mischievous in a playful wayUK
  • She gave him an arch smile.
mischievous sly waggish
2.
attitudebehaving as if superior to others
  • Her arch tone annoyed everyone in the room.
haughty supercilious
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Images of arch

  • arch: curved structure spanning an opening
    curved structure spanning an opening
  • arch: natural arch-shaped rock formation
    natural arch-shaped rock formation
  • arch: basic pattern of a fingerprint
    basic pattern of a fingerprint

Expressions with arch

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curve the back upward to form an arch shape
She arched her back during the yoga pose.
curved structure of balloons for decoration
The wedding entrance had a beautiful balloon arch.
form a curved shape over something
The bridge arches over the river.
device inserted in a shoe to support the foot's arch
He bought arch supports to relieve his foot pain.
very strict and traditional in political or social views
He is known for his arch conservative opinions.
person seen as the worst or main betrayer
He was remembered in history as the arch traitor.

Origin of arch

Greek, archos (leader)

Examples of arch in a sentence

  • He arched the metal rod to fit the frame.
  • The ancient ruins were arched with great skill.
  • The entrance was beautifully arched with marble.
  • The cathedral's arch was beautifully decorated.
  • An arch can support a lot of weight.
  • They walked beneath the stone arch at the entrance.

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  1. French:cambrer, arc, ...
  2. German:wölben, Bogen, ...
  3. Italian:inarcare, arco, ...
  4. Spanish:arquear, arco, ...
  5. Portuguese:arquear, arco, ...
  6. Chinese:弯成弧形, 拱, ...
  7. Japanese:アーチ状に曲げる, アーチ, ...
  8. Arabic:قوَّسَ, قَوْس, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְקַמֵּר, קֶשֶׁת, ...
  10. Russian:изгибать, арка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вигинати дугою, арка, ...
  12. Hindi:वक्र बनाना, मेहराब, ...
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