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arched

American  
[ahrcht] / ɑrtʃt /

adjective

  1. made, covered, or spanned with an arch or arches.

  2. having the form of an arch.

  3. Heraldry. noting an ordinary or partition line formed as a slight curve.

arched British  
/ ɑːtʃt /

adjective

  1. provided with or spanned by an arch or arches

  2. shaped like an arch; curved

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Other Word Forms

  • unarched adjective

Etymology

Origin of arched

First recorded in 1575–85; arch 1 + -ed 3

Example Sentences

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The tree branches seem to separate, and the arched roadway appears.

From Literature

Neoclassical busts are cast in sand, marble and bronze and carved through with winding stairs, arched doors and regal columns.

From The Wall Street Journal

His brow arched as if I had been naughty and he was now required to scold me.

From Literature

When she’s done, she lands steady on two feet, her arms up and her back arched.

From Literature

The building I was in had the same old ornate feel, with its tall ceiling and arched windows and rows of hard wooden seats.

From Literature

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