noun🔗ShareAn inverted U shape."The stone bridge has two beautiful arches supporting its weight. "architecturestructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn arch-shaped arrangement of trapezoidal stones, designed to redistribute downward force outward."The old Roman aqueduct was supported by a series of stone arches that elegantly distributed the weight of the water. "architecturestructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn architectural element having the shape of an arch"The stone arches of the old bridge created beautiful reflections in the water. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny place covered by an arch; an archway."to pass into the arch of a bridge"architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn arc; a part of a curve."The playground slide has gentle arches that make the ride fun. "architecturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA natural arch-shaped opening in a rock mass."The hikers marveled at the massive arches carved by wind and rain into the desert sandstone. "geologyarchitecturenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCurved part of the bottom of a foot."My feet hurt after running because I have flat arches and need special shoes. "anatomybodyphysiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo form into an arch shape"The cat arched its back"architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cover with an arch or arches."The gardener arches the rose bushes over the walkway to create a beautiful tunnel. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA chief."In some indigenous tribes, the oldest woman arches the family, guiding decisions and preserving traditions. "royalgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading