ALL meanings of arch
arch
A a - countable noun arch An arch is a structure that is curved at the top and is supported on either side by a pillar, post, or wall. 3
- countable noun arch An arch is a curved line or movement. 3
- countable noun arch The arch of your foot is the curved section at the bottom in the middle. 3
- verb arch If you arch a part of your body such as your back or if it arches, you bend it so that it forms a curve. 3
- verb arch If you arch your eyebrows or if they arch, you move them upwards as a way of showing surprise or disapproval. 3
- verb arch If something arches in a particular direction, it makes a curved line or movement. 3
- graded adjective arch An arch look is mysterious and mischievous. 3
- graded adjective arch If you say that someone is arch, you are criticizing them for talking or behaving as if they are better or more important than other people. 3
- noun arch a curved structure, normally in the vertical plane, that spans an opening 3
- noun arch a structure in the form of an arch that serves as a gateway 3
- noun arch something curved like an arch 3
- noun arch any of various parts or structures of the body having a curved or archlike outline, such as the transverse portion of the aorta (arch of the aorta) or the raised bony vault formed by the tarsal and metatarsal bones (arch of the foot) 3
- noun arch one of the basic patterns of the human fingerprint, formed by several curved ridges one above the other 3
- verb arch to span (an opening) with an arch 3
- verb arch to form or cause to form an arch or a curve resembling that of an arch 3
- verb arch to span or extend over 3
- adjective arch chief; principal; leading 3
- adjective arch very experienced; expert 3
- adjective arch knowing or superior 3
- adjective arch playfully or affectedly roguish or mischievous 3
- abbreviation ARCH archaic 3
- abbreviation ARCH archaism 3
- abbreviation ARCH archipelago 3
- abbreviation ARCH architecture 3
- noun arch a curved structure, as of masonry, that supports the weight of material over an open space, as in a bridge, doorway, etc. 3
- noun arch any similar structure, as a monument 3
- noun arch the form of an arch 3
- noun arch anything shaped like an arch; specif., an archlike anatomical part 3
- verb transitive arch to provide with an arch or arches 3
- verb transitive arch to cause to take the form of an arch; curve or bend 3
- verb transitive arch to span as an arch 3
- intransitive verb arch to form an arch 3
- adjective arch main; chief; principal 3
- adjective arch clever; crafty 3
- adjective arch gaily mischievous; pert 3
- noun arch A curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall above it. 1
- noun arch Obsolete. a person who is preeminent; a chief. 1
- verb with object arch to cover with a vault, or span with an arch: the rude bridge that arched the flood. 1
- verb with object arch to throw or make into the shape of an arch or vault; curve: The horse arched its neck. 1
- verb without object arch to form an arch: elms arching over the road. 1
- verb without object arch Nautical. hog (def 14). 1
- adjective arch playfully roguish or mischievous: an arch smile. 1
- adjective arch cunning; crafty; sly. 1
- noun arch building 1
- noun arch of the foot 1
- noun arch of a shoe 1
- adjective arch rival, etc.: biggest 1
- adjective arch sly 1
- noun arch An inverted U shape. 0
- noun arch An arch-shaped arrangement of trapezoidal stones, designed to redistribute downward force outward. 0