arch — a curved structure that spans an opening
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a curved structure that spans an opening
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːrtʃ/
Example Sentences
- My eyebrows naturally arch when I'm confused, making me look like a suspicious detective
- The ancient Roman arch still stands proudly in the city center
- She gave an arch reply that made everyone laugh
arch
NOUN[/ɑːrtʃ/]
a curved structure that spans an opening
An arch structure spans the opening with curved stone blocks supporting above
Beneath the arch we march and larch stand guard, where parched earth meets shelter's arc — one structure holds them all
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'arche', derived from Latin 'arcus' meaning 'bow' or 'arc'. The word entered English through Norman French and came to describe curved structures spanning openings.
Breakdown
arch (from Latin 'arcus' = bow/arc) - a single morpheme with no productive affixes in modern English
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My eyebrows naturally arch when I'm confused, making me look like a suspicious detective”
“The ancient Roman arch still stands proudly in the city center”
“She gave an arch reply that made everyone laugh”
“The rainbow formed a perfect arch across the sky after the rain”
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