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The Britannica Dictionary arch 4 ENTRIES FOUND:

• arch (noun)
• arch (verb)
• arch (adjective)
• arch- (prefix)

1 arch /ˈɑɚtʃ/ noun plural arches 1 arch /ˈɑɚtʃ/ noun plural arches Britannica Dictionary definition of ARCH [count] 1 : a usually curved part of a structure that is over an opening and that supports a wall or other weight above the opening 2 : the raised area on the bottom of the foot that is formed by a curved section of bones — see picture at foot 3 : something that has a curved shape

• There was a slight arch to her eyebrows.
• an arch in the cat's back

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 arch /ˈɑɚtʃ/ verb arches; arched; arching 2 arch /ˈɑɚtʃ/ verb arches; arched; arching Britannica Dictionary definition of ARCH : to bend into the shape of an arch : curve [+ object]

• She arched her arm/back/neck.
• The cat arched its back.
• She arched her eyebrows in surprise.

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• A tree arches over the road.
• She arched backward to begin the exercise.

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— arched

adjective

• the cat's arched back
• her arched eyebrows
• arched ceilings/doorway/gateway/roof/windows

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 3 arch /ˈɑɚtʃ/ adjective 3 arch /ˈɑɚtʃ/ adjective Britannica Dictionary definition of ARCH : having or showing an amused feeling of being superior to or knowing more than other people

• an arch look
• a politician known for his arch humor
• The novel is never mocking or arch in its tone.

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— archly

adverb

• an archly playful reply
• an essay with an archly comic title

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— archness

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