arch

Noun
  1. A curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening (synset 113908826)
    is a type of: curve, curved shape - the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
  2. A curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet) (synset 105584204)
    is a type of: skeletal structure - any structure created by the skeleton of an organism
    subtypes:
  3. A passageway under a curved masonry construction (synset 102737222)
    "they built a triumphal arch to memorialize their victory"
    is a type of: entrance, entranceway, entree, entry, entryway - something that provides access (to get in or get out)
    is a part of: wall - an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
    same as: archway
  4. (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it (synset 102736529)
    referred to in: architecture - the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings
    is a type of: construction, structure - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
    subtypes:
    • abutment arch - an arch supported by an abutment
    • broken arch - an arch with a gap at the apex; the gap is usually filled with some decoration
    • camber arch - an arch with a straight horizontal extrados and a slightly arched intrados
    • corbel arch - (architecture) an arch constructed of masonry courses that are corbelled until they meet
    • flat arch, straight arch - an arch with mutually supporting voussoirs that has a straight horizontal extrados and intrados
    • pier arch - an arch supported on piers
    • pointed arch - an arch with a pointed apex; characteristic of Gothic architecture
    • proscenium arch - the arch over the opening in the proscenium wall
    • rampant arch - an arch whose support is higher on one side than on the other
    • round arch - an arch formed in a continuous curve; characteristic of Roman architecture
    • rowlock arch - an arch that is formed with more than one concentric row of voussoirs
    • safety arch - an undecorated arch that is included in order to strengthen or support a construction
    • scoinson arch, sconcheon arch - an arch that supports part of the wall
    • segmental arch - a shallow arch; an arch that is less than a semicircle
    • shouldered arch - an arch consisting of a horizontal lintel supported at each end by corbels that project into the aperture
    • diminished arch, scheme arch, skeen arch, skene arch - an arch whose height is less than half its width
    • skew arch - an arch whose jambs are not at right angles with the face
    • squinch - a small arch built across the interior angle of two walls (usually to support a spire)
    • trimmer arch - an arch built between trimmers in a floor (to support the weight of a hearth)
    • triumphal arch - a monumental archway; usually they are built to commemorate some notable victory
    • four-centered arch, tudor arch - a low elliptical or pointed arch; usually drawn from four centers
    has:
    • headstone, key, keystone - the central building block at the top of an arch or vault
    • impost, springer - the lowest stone in an arch -- from which it springs
    • voussoir - wedge-shaped stone building block used in constructing an arch or vault
    is a part of:
    • aqueduct - a conduit that resembles a bridge but carries water over a valley
    • arcade, colonnade - a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns
    • bridge, span - a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
Adjective
  1. (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension (synset 302346987)
    similar to: superior - of or characteristic of high rank or importance
    same as: condescending, patronising, patronizing
  2. Naughtily or annoyingly playful (synset 302130013)
    "teasing and worrying with impish laughter"; "a wicked prank"
    similar to: playful - full of fun and high spirits
    same as: impish, implike, mischievous, pixilated, prankish, puckish, wicked
Verb
  1. Form an arch or curve (synset 202038831)
    "her back arches"; "her hips curve nicely"
    is a type of: bend, flex - form a curve
    subtypes: camber - curve upward in the middle
    same as: arc, curve

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