Definition of arched. Meaning of arched. Synonyms of arched

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word arched. Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word arched and, of course, arched synonyms and on the right images related to the word arched.

Definition of arched

Arched
Arch Arch, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Arched; p. pr. & vb. n. Arching.] 1. To cover with an arch or arches. 2. To form or bend into the shape of an arch. The horse arched his neck. --Charlesworth.
Arched
Arched Arched, a. Made with an arch or curve; covered with an arch; as, an arched door.
arched
Concaved Con"caved, a. (Her.) Bowed in the form of an arch; -- called also arched.
Arch
Arch Arch, n. [F. arche, fr. LL. arca, for arcus. See Arc.] 1. (Geom.) Any part of a curved line. 2. (Arch.) (a) 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. (b) 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. Note: Scientifically considered, the arch is a means of spanning an opening by resolving vertical pressure into horizontal or diagonal thrust. 3. Any place covered by an arch; an archway; as, to pass into the arch of a bridge. 4. Any curvature in the form of an arch; as, the arch of the aorta. ``Colors of the showery arch.' --Milton. Triumphal arch, a monumental structure resembling an arched gateway, with one or more passages, erected to commemorate a triumph.
Arch
Arch Arch, n. [See Arch-, pref.] A chief. [Obs.] My worthy arch and patron comes to-night. --Shak.
Arch
Arch Arch, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Arched; p. pr. & vb. n. Arching.] 1. To cover with an arch or arches. 2. To form or bend into the shape of an arch. The horse arched his neck. --Charlesworth.
Arch
Arch Arch, v. i. To form into an arch; to curve.
Arch
Arch Arch (["a]rch), a. [See Arch-, pref.] 1. Chief; eminent; greatest; principal. The most arch act of piteous massacre. --Shak. 2. Cunning or sly; sportively mischievous; roguish; as, an arch look, word, lad. [He] spoke his request with so arch a leer. --Tatler.

Meaning of arched from wikipedia

- be the Nippur arch, built before 3800 BC, and dated by H. V. Hilprecht (1859–1925) to even before 4000 BC. Rare exceptions are an arched mudbrick home...
- high-arched palate may result in a narrowed airway and sleep disordered breathing. Examples of conditions which may be ****ociated with a high-arched palate...
- harp. With arched harps, the neck forms a continuous arc with the body and has an open gap between the two ends of the arc (open harps). Arched harps are...
- Rather than building extremely large arches, or very tall supporting columns (difficult using stone), a series of arched structures are built one atop another...
- Arch Linux (/ɑːrtʃ/) is an open source, rolling release Linux distribution. Arch Linux is kept up-to-date by regularly updating the individual pieces of...
- Near the top of the Arch, p****engers exit the tram compartment and climb a slight grade to enter the observation area. This arched deck, which is over...
- distinctive arched top, whose sound is particularly po****r with jazz, blues, and rockabilly players. Typically, an archtop guitar has: Six strings An arched top...
- Studio's Thomas Chapman, the physical structure of the Arch for Arch consists of 14 individual arched beams of wood, which together form a dome. Swissline...
- or The Arch may also refer to: Arches of the foot Arch (fingerprint), a basic pattern Natural arch, a rock formation shaped like an arch Arch Islands...
- A triumphal arch is a free-standing monumental structure in the shape of an archway with one or more arched p****ageways, often designed to span a road...