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Any part of a curved line. |
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Usually a curved member made up of separate wedge-shaped
solids, with the joints between them disposed in the direction of the
radii of the curve; used to support the wall or other weight above an
opening. In this sense arches are segmental, round (i. e.,
semicircular), or pointed. |
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A flat arch is a member constructed of stones cut into wedges
or other shapes so as to support each other without rising in a curve. |
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Any place covered by an arch; an archway; as, to pass into
the arch of a bridge. |
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Any curvature in the form of an arch; as, the arch of the
aorta. |
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To cover with an arch or arches. |
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To form or bend into the shape of an arch. |
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To form into an arch; to curve. |
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Chief; eminent; greatest; principal. |
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Cunning or sly; sportively mischievous; roguish; as, an arch
look, word, lad. |
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A chief. |
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