arching

[ ahr-ching ]

noun

1. arched arched work or formation.

Other Words From

• un·arching adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of arching¹

First recorded in 1670–80; arch ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Arching over the emerald basin are walls of stalactites dripping down the cavern ceiling, which opens to a dense jungle.

From Seattle Times

Under the arching cavern roof, Rojo and a group of volunteers push a green kayak through a cenote, filling bulking bags of glass beer bottles, plastic tubes, metal grating, plastic Coca-Cola bottles, rotten wooden planks and even a printer.

From Seattle Times

The shrub has a cane growth habit, ideally with arching limbs from ground to flower-borne tips.

From Seattle Times

Early risers on California’s Central Coast and parts south may be treated to a brilliant streak of light arching across the sky Thursday morning, followed by a sonic boom.

From Los Angeles Times

The 15-second clip shows vehicles driving over an arching bridge lit up at night.

From Seattle Times