arch

US /ɑːrtʃ/
UK /ɑːrtʃ/
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arco

a curved structure forming a passage or support

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The bridge has a beautiful stone arch.
Il ponte ha un bellissimo arco in pietra.
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They walked through the triumphal arch.
Hanno camminato attraverso l'arco trionfale.
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arco del piede

the curved part of the bottom of the human foot

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She has high arches, which require special shoes.
Ha archi alti, che richiedono scarpe speciali.
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Flat feet mean you have no visible arch.
I piedi piatti significano che non hai un arco visibile.
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inarcare, curvare

to form or cause to form an arch

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The cat arched its back when it saw the dog.
Il gatto inarcò la schiena quando vide il cane.
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The bridge arches gracefully over the river.
Il ponte si inarcava con grazia sul fiume.
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sornione, malizioso, ironico

deliberately or affectedly playful and teasing

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She gave him an arch look, full of mischief.
Gli lanciò uno sguardo sornione, pieno di malizia.
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His reply was full of arch humor.
La sua risposta era piena di umorismo sornione.
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