ARCH


Meaning of ARCH in English

(~es, ~ing, ~ed)

1.

An ~ 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 ~ is a curved line or movement.

= arc

N-COUNT

3.

The ~ of your foot is the curved section at the bottom in the middle.

N-COUNT

4.

If you ~ a part of your body such as your back or if it ~es, you bend it so that it forms a curve.

Don’t ~ your back, keep your spine straight.

VERB: V n, also V

5.

If you ~ your eyebrows or if they ~, you move them upwards as a way of showing surprise or disapproval. (LITERARY)

‘Oh really?’ he said, ~ing an eyebrow.

= raise

VERB: V n, also V

6.

see also ~ed

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