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noun
- 1. a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall above it.
verb
- 1. have the curved shape of an arch: "a beautiful bridge that arched over a canal"
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An arch is a curved vertical structure spanning an open space underneath it. [1] Arch can either support the load above it or perform a purely decorative role. [2] The arch dates back to fourth millennium BC, but became popular only after its adoption by the Romans in the 4th century BC.
ARCH meaning: 1. a structure, consisting of a curved top on two supports, that holds the weight of something…. Learn more.
1. [ ahrch ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA. noun. Architecture. a curved masonry construction for spanning an opening, consisting of a number of wedgelike stones, bricks, or the like, set with the narrower side toward the opening in such a way that forces on the arch are transmitted as vertical or oblique stresses on either side of the opening.
ARCH meaning: 1. a curved structure that usually supports something, for example a bridge or wall 2. the curved…. Learn more.
5 days ago · 1. a curved structure, as of masonry, that supports the weight of material over an open space, as in a bridge, doorway, etc. 2. any similar structure, as a monument. 3. the form of an arch. 4. anything shaped like an arch; specif., an archlike anatomical part. the dental arch, arch of the foot, etc.
arch, Curved structure that spans the opening between two piers or columns and supports loads from above. The masonry arch provides the stepping stone from the post-and-beam system to the evolution of the vault, and was first widely used by the Romans.
Architecture a doorway, gateway, or opening having a curved head; archway. anything bowed or curved like an arch: the arch of the foot. v. to form (into) an arch: [ no object] The elms arched over the road. [ ~ + object] The cat arched its back as a warning. arch2 /ɑrtʃ/ adj.
