ARCH as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it
   Hypernyms(s) arch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • structure (what does structure mean?)
   • construction (what does construction mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • abutment arch (what does abutment arch mean?)
   • broken arch (what does broken arch mean?)
   • camber arch (what does camber arch mean?)
   • corbel arch (what does corbel arch mean?)
   • flat arch (what does flat arch mean?)
   • straight arch (what does straight arch mean?)
   • pier arch (what does pier arch mean?)
   • pointed arch (what does pointed arch mean?)
   • proscenium arch (what does proscenium arch mean?)
   • rampant arch (what does rampant arch mean?)
   • round arch (what does round arch mean?)
   • rowlock arch (what does rowlock arch mean?)
   • safety arch (what does safety arch mean?)
   • scoinson arch (what does scoinson arch mean?)
   • sconcheon arch (what does sconcheon arch mean?)
   • segmental arch (what does segmental arch mean?)
   • shouldered arch (what does shouldered arch mean?)
   • skeen arch (what does skeen arch mean?)
   • skene arch (what does skene arch mean?)
   • scheme arch (what does scheme arch mean?)
   • diminished arch (what does diminished arch mean?)
   • skew arch (what does skew arch mean?)
   • squinch (what does squinch mean?)
   • trimmer arch (what does trimmer arch mean?)
   • triumphal arch (what does triumphal arch mean?)
   • Tudor arch (what does Tudor arch mean?)
   • four-centered arch (what does four-centered arch mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • arch (what does arch mean?)
   • curve (what does curve mean?)
   • arc (what does arc mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a passageway under an arch
   Synonym(s)
   • archway (what does archway mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) arch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • entrance (what does entrance mean?)
   • entranceway (what does entranceway mean?)
   • entryway (what does entryway mean?)
   • entry (what does entry mean?)
   • entree (what does entree mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • arch (what does arch mean?)
   • curve (what does curve mean?)
   • arc (what does arc mean?)
3. Meaning
   • a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially arches of the feet)
   Hypernyms(s) arch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • skeletal structure (what does skeletal structure mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • metatarsal arch (what does metatarsal arch mean?)
   • instep (what does instep mean?)
   • shoulder girdle (what does shoulder girdle mean?)
   • pectoral arch (what does pectoral arch mean?)
   • hemal arch (what does hemal arch mean?)
   • haemal arch (what does haemal arch mean?)
   • neural arch (what does neural arch mean?)
   • vertebral arch (what does vertebral arch mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • arch (what does arch mean?)
   • curve (what does curve mean?)
   • arc (what does arc mean?)
4. Meaning
   • a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
   Hypernyms(s) arch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • curve (what does curve mean?)
   • curved shape (what does curved shape mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • arch (what does arch mean?)
   • curve (what does curve mean?)
   • arc (what does arc mean?)

ARCH as VERB

1. Meaning
   • form an arch or curve
   Synonym(s)
   • arc (what does arc mean?)
   • curve (what does curve mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • her back arches
   • her hips curve nicely
   Hypernyms(s) arch is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • bend (what does bend mean?)
   • flex (what does flex mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • camber (what does camber mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • bow (what does bow mean?)
   • arc (what does arc mean?)
   • arc (what does arc mean?)
   • curvature (what does curvature mean?)
   • curve (what does curve mean?)
   • curvature (what does curvature mean?)
   • curvature (what does curvature mean?)
   • curve (what does curve mean?)
   • arch (what does arch mean?)
   • arch (what does arch mean?)
   • arch (what does arch mean?)
   • archway (what does archway mean?)
   • arch (what does arch mean?)

ARCH as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
   Synonym(s)
   • condescending (what does condescending mean?)
   • patronising (what does patronising mean?)
   • patronizing (what does patronizing mean?)
   Similar To
   • superior (what does superior mean?)