arch
Noun
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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
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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 organismsubtypes:
- metatarsal arch - the short lateral arch formed by the heads of the metatarsals
- instep - the arch of the foot
- pectoral arch, shoulder girdle - the bony arch formed by the collarbones and shoulder blades in humans
- haemal arch, hemal arch - a structure arising ventrally from a vertebral centrum and enclosing the caudal blood vessels
- neural arch, vertebral arch - a structure arising dorsally from a vertebral centrum and enclosing the spinal cord
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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 structuresame as: archway
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(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 buildingsis a type of: construction, structure - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many partssubtypes:
- 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
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Adjective
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(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
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Naughtily or annoyingly playful (synset 302130013)
"teasing and worrying with impish laughter"; "a wicked prank"similar to: playful - full of fun and high spirits
Verb
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Form an arch or curve (synset 202038831)
"her back arches"; "her hips curve nicely"subtypes: camber - curve upward in the middle
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