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Meaning of the word arch in English

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arch

US /ɑːrtʃ/
UK /ɑːrtʃ/
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Noun

1.

a curved structure forming a passage or support

Example:
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The bridge has a beautiful stone arch.
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They walked through the triumphal arch.
Synonym:
arccurvebowvault
2.

the curved part of the bottom of the human foot

Example:
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She has high arches, which require special shoes.
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Flat feet mean you have no visible arch.
Synonym:
instep

Verb

1.

to form or cause to form an arch

Example:
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The cat arched its back when it saw the dog.
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The bridge arches gracefully over the river.
Synonym:
curvebendbowvault

Adjective

1.

deliberately or affectedly playful and teasing

Example:
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She gave him an arch look, full of mischief.
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His reply was full of arch humor.
Synonym:
mischievousplayfulteasingslycunningwryironic
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archedwheel arch