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arches

/ˈɑːt͡ʃɪz/ /ˈɑɹt͡ʃɪz/

Meanings
noun
An inverted U shape.

Examples :

"The stone bridge has two beautiful arches supporting its weight. "
architecture structure building

Related Words

Illustration supported

supported verb

/səˈpɔːtɪd/ /səˈpɔɹtɪd/

To keep from falling.

"Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform."

Illustration architectural

architectural adjective

/ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛktjəɹəl/

Pertaining to architecture.

"The architectural design of the new school building is impressive. "

Illustration preserving

preserving verb

/prɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/ /priˈzɜːrvɪŋ/

To protect; to keep from harm or injury.

"Every people have the right to preserve its identity and culture."

Illustration distributed

distributed verb

/dɪsˈtɹɪbjutɪd/

To divide into portions and dispense.

"He distributed the bread amongst his followers."

Illustration supporting

supporting verb

/səˈpɔːtɪŋ/ /səˈpɔɹtɪŋ/

To keep from falling.

"Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform."

Illustration arrangement

arrangement noun

/əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/

The act of arranging.

"The arrangement of chairs in the classroom made it easier for the students to see the teacher. "

Illustration reflections

reflections noun

/ɹɪˈflɛkʃənz/

The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.

"The reflections in the calm lake showed the trees perfectly. "

Illustration traditions

traditions noun

/trəˈdɪʃənz/

A part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation, possibly differing in detail from family to family, such as the way to celebrate holidays.

"Our family has many traditions, such as the special foods we eat on Thanksgiving, which differ slightly from the traditions of my cousins. "

Illustration playground

playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

Illustration indigenous

indigenous adjective

/ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/ /ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/

Born or originating in, native to a land or region, especially before an intrusion.

"The Australian Aboriginal people are the indigenous inhabitants of the continent. "

Illustration redistribute

redistribute verb

/ˌɹɪːdɪˈstɹɪbjuːt/

To distribute again.

"The teacher decided to redistribute the worksheets so everyone had a new one. "

Illustration beautiful

beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"