arches

noun

(architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it

a passageway under a curved masonry construction

a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet)

a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

verb

form an arch or curve

adjective

naughtily or annoyingly playful

(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

Roots

arcusarch- · Latin · bow, arch

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