arch
//ɑːrtʃ//
Noun
archSingular
archesPlural
1
A curved structure, typically made of stone or brick, that spans an opening and supports weight above it.
The stone arch over the doorway has stood for centuries.
2
The curved inner part of the foot between the heel and the toes.
These shoes have good support for the arch of the foot.
Verb
archInfinitive
archPresent tense
archedPast tense
archedPast participle
archingPresent participle
archesThird-person singular
1
To form or cause to form a curved shape.
The cat arched its back when it saw the dog.
Antonym
Adjective
archCanonical form
1
Deliberately playful, teasing, or mischievous in manner.
She gave him an arch smile before walking away.