Definition of Arch

Verb: arch  aa(r)ch

1. Form an arch or curve
   "her back arches";
   - curve, arc

Noun: arch  aa(r)ch

1. A curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
    
2. A curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet)
    
3. A passageway under a curved masonry construction
   "they built a triumphal arch to memorialize their victory";
   - archway
    
4. (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it

Adjective: arch (archer,archest)  aa(r)ch

1. (used of behaviour or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
   - condescending, patronizing, patronising [Brit]
    
2. Expert in skulduggery
   "an arch criminal"
    
3. Naughtily or annoyingly playful
   "teasing and worrying with arch laughter";
   - impish, implike, mischievous, pixilated, prankish, puckish, wicked, pixillated

Prefix: arch-  aa(r)ch

1. Chief, highest, most important

See also:
Arceuthobium
archaea

Anagrams containing the word arch

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