transcription, транскрипция: [ ɑ:(r)tʃ ]
( arches, arching, arched)
1.
An arch is a structure that is curved at the top and is supported on either side by a pillar, post, or wall.
N-COUNT
2.
An arch is a curved line or movement.
= arc
N-COUNT
3.
The arch of your foot is the curved section at the bottom in the middle.
N-COUNT
4.
If you arch a part of your body such as your back or if it arches , you bend it so that it forms a curve.
Don’t arch your back, keep your spine straight.
VERB : V n , also V
5.
If you arch your eyebrows or if they arch , you move them upwards as a way of showing surprise or disapproval. ( LITERARY )
‘Oh really?’ he said, arching an eyebrow.
= raise
VERB : V n , also V
6.
see also arched