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arching
1. n. The arched part of a structure.
2. adj. (nautical) hogging, as opposed to sagging
arch
1. n. An inverted U shape.
2. n. An arch-shaped arrangement of trapezoidal stones, designed to redistribute downward force outward.
3. n. (architecture) An architectural element having the shape of an arch
4. n. Any place covered by an arch; an archway.
to pass into the arch of a bridge
5. n. (archaic, geometry) An arc; a part of a curve.
6. n. A natural arch-shaped opening in a rock mass.
7. n. (anatomy) Curved part of the bottom of a foot.
8. v. To form into an arch shape
The cat arched its back
9. v. To cover with an arch or arches.
10. adj. Knowing, clever, mischievous.
I attempted to hide my emotions, but an arch remark escaped my lips.
11. adj. Principal; primary.
12. n. (obsolete) A chief.

Example Sentences

She comes out awkwardly, arching her back, sticking out her behind, facing the audience, and with her back turned to the three men, whom she does not see.  They appear like some giant centipede, arching, turning, twisting, ever on the trail of the flickering light ahead.

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