French arch

noun

1. an arch similar to a flat arch, but having voussoirs inclined to the same angle on each side of the center.

Example Sentences

A little of the fun has gone from the sport though, according to the Slovakian, who was denied a third Olympic gold medal on Tuesday in the canoe single competition by French arch rival Tony Estanguet.

From Reuters

Certain French arch�ologists have said that the main body of the church is actually that of the eleventh century.

From Project Gutenberg

Some doubt was expressed about the Germans liking to pass beneath the French arch; so three thousand Germans, to show their good-will, went and sung the Marseillaise under it.

From Project Gutenberg