arch-shaped — having the curved shape of an arch; formed like a bow or bridge
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the curved shape of an arch; formed like a bow or bridge
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːrtʃ ʃeɪpt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's arch-shaped eyebrows made her look like she was always surprised by my terrible cooking.
- The arch-shaped pizza looked so perfect that I felt guilty eating it.
- The ancient church featured beautiful arch-shaped windows that filtered the morning light.
arch-shaped
ADJECTIVE[/ɑːrtʃ ʃeɪpt/]
having the curved shape of an arch; formed like a bow or bridge
a young architect points upward at the bridge's curved stone structure while explaining to her assistant. Her finger traces the graceful curve that spans from one side of the river to the other. The bridge's stonework forms a perfect bow-like curve that distributes weight evenly across the span. Below, boats pass easily under the high curved opening. Townspeople walk across the bridge, with some pausing to admire the elegant curved design. A few children lean over the curved railings to watch the water flow beneath. the curved shape of an arch formed like a bow or bridge
Starch-stiff soldiers march under the arch-shaped bridge!
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“My grandmother's arch-shaped eyebrows made her look like she was always surprised by my terrible cooking.”
“The arch-shaped pizza looked so perfect that I felt guilty eating it.”
“The ancient church featured beautiful arch-shaped windows that filtered the morning light.”
“The architect designed an arch-shaped entrance to give the building a classical appearance.”
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