Meaning of arched in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɑrtʃt/

    US accent Play button

    UK accent Play button

  1. Classifying Adjective

    arched

    Definitions

    1. forming or resembling an arch

    Examples

    • « an arched ceiling »

    Synonyms

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    arched

    Definitions

    1. constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

    Examples

    • « an arched passageway »

Famous quotes

  • « It is written on the arched sky it looks out from every star. It is the poetry of Nature it is that which uplifts the spirit within us. »
    John Ruskin
  • « It becomes a giant's task to compute the result when the effect of cross seas, wind at all angles and ever varying force, arched surfaces, head resistance, ratio of weight to area, and the intelligence of the guiding power crop up. »
    Lawrence Hargrave
  • « Life is too short to spend hoping that the perfectly arched eyebrow or hottest new lip shade will mask an ugly heart. »
    Kevyn Aucoin

Browse dictionary